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Governor Makinde Nominates 27-Year-Old OAU Graduate As Commissioner.


Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has nominated Seun Fakorede, a 27-year-old Engineering graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, as one of the three commissioner nominees for screening by the state House of Assembly.

The 27-year old hails from Idere area of Ibarapa Central local government and bagged a Civil Engineering degree from OAU in 2016. He currently runs an entrepreneur and consultancy outfit, and a non-profit outfit, Home Advantage Africa (HAA). There are speculations that Fakorede will be deployed to the Ministry of Youth and Sport with screening expected to be on Wednesday, August 21.

Former commissioner of police in Lagos and Benue states, Fatai Owoseni was appointed by the governor of Oyo state as his special adviser on security matters. The governor, according to a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Taiwo Adisa, approved the appointment, which took effect from Thursday, August 1.

The statement indicated that Owoseni’s appointment falls in line with the recognition of security as one of the four pillars of the Makinde administration in Oyo state. The governor, in the letter of appointment, wished Owoseni, who has been working as a security consultant since his retirement from the police after 35 years of meritorious service, success in his new assignment. Governor Makinde also urged Owoseni to discharge his duties with absolute loyalty and dedication.

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