Gbenro Adesina
Oyo State Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja, who announced his recovery from COVID-19 on a popular programme on Fresh FM 105.9 this morning, has been relieved of his appointment.
Afonja and his Information, Culture and Orientation counterpart, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, had tested negative to coronavirus 46 days after they first tested positive.
The sack was contained in a letter dated August 10, 2020 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said the termination takes immediate effect.
The reason for the termination of appointment was not disclosed.
According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the sack, takes immediate effect, was contained in a letter dated August 10, 2020 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said the termination takes immediate effect.
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 successes in your future endeavours. I thank you.”
Also, 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 with immediate effect.
