GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has sacked the Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Raphael Afonja.
According to a letter dated August 10, 2020, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Olubamiwo Adeosun, the termination takes immediate effect.
In the letter, titled, “Termination of Appointment, Adeosun said, “I wish to convey the approval of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, on the termination of your appointment as Honourable Commissioner, with immediate effect.
“Consequent upon the above development, you are hereby directed to hand over all the government items in your possession to the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Works, Infrastructure and Transport).
“I am to add that, your contribution within the time of your sojourn is appreciated and commendable, and therefore, wish you successes in your future endeavours. I thank you.”
Governor Makinde also approved the redeployment of two commissioners. They were directed to swap portfolios.
In an internal memo, titled, “Redeployment of Exco Members” the SSG said the Commissioner for Special Duties, Bayo Lawal, had been moved to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, while the former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Funmilayo Orisadeyi, was moved to Special Duties.
The redeployment also takes immediate effect.
