JUST IN: Gov. Makinde Sacks Works Commissioner

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday sacked the Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja.

This was made known in a letter by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun.

Naija News reports that the sack of Professor Afonja takes immediate effect.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, quoted the letter titled “Termination of appointment” as saying: “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 success in your future endeavors. I thank you.”

Governor Makinde also approved the redeployment of two Commissioners, who were asked to swap portfolios.

An internal memo signed by the SSG with the subject: “Redeployment of EXCO members” indicated that the Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Bayo Lawal, has been moved to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, while his counterpart who was manning that Ministry, Hon Funmilayo Orisadeyi is to move to the Ministry of Special Duties.