Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde swears in four permanent secretaries

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has sworn in four newly appointed permanent secretaries to fill vacancies within the state’s top civil service cadre. The ceremony took place at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Agodi, Ibadan.

Makinde stated that the appointments resulted from a transparent and competitive process involving examinations. He explained that 80 per cent of the selections were based on merit, while 20 per cent were reserved for balancing considerations to ensure equity, inclusiveness, and fair representation across the state.

The Governor emphasized that his administration remains committed to governance and service delivery, asserting that political campaigning would not distract from official responsibilities.