By Iyabo Adebisi
A retired Commissioner of Police and Special Adviser on Security to Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, Mr. Fatai Owoseni has resigned his appointment from the state government.
Mr Owoseni, who also served as the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund (OYSSTF), announced his resignation in a letter dated May 7, 2026, addressed to Governor Makinde through the office of the Chief of Staff.
While expressing appreciation to the governor for the opportunity to serve the state. the former Lagos and Benue State Police Commissioner said his resignation takes immediate effect.
In the letter titled, “Letter of Resignation: RE: CP Fatai Owoseni (Rtd),” Owoseni stated that his exit would create the need for replacement representatives in some security-related bodies where he served on behalf of the state government.
“I present my greetings and wish to humbly inform Your Excellency of my decision to resign my appointments as the Special Adviser on Security and the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund (OYSSTF),” the letter partly read.
He noted that by virtue of his office, he represented Oyo State at the Forum of National and Subnational Security Officials (FONSSO) under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), as well as on the board of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun.
Mr Owoseni said details of OYSSTF bank accounts to which he was a signatory had been attached to the resignation letter, adding that he would be available to facilitate the process of changing account signatories where necessary.
“I am also available to provide insight or professional opinion on any issue related to my stewardship or other security matters,” he added.
The retired police commissioner also appreciated Governor Makinde for the confidence reposed in him during his tenure in office.
“I seize this opportunity to express my immense gratitude to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, for the opportunity to serve our state in my own modest capacity.
“May the Almighty God continue to bless you with good health and divine guidance to lead Oyo State to greater heights,” the letter stated.
Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi
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