Fayemi Approves 24-memberTransition Committee, Advisory Council

Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi has approved the composition of a 24-memberTransition Committee and an Advisory Council.

The constitution of the committee which is in line with the Ekiti State Transition Law, 2019, followed last Saturday’s election of Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji as governor-elect.

The committee would, among other tasks, study the state of affairs of the present administration, review the programmes and projects of MDAs and map out strategies for a smooth transition from the incumbent to the incoming government.

The advisory council would address unresolved issues. The transition committee and advisory council comprise members nominated by the state government and the governor-elect.

Members of the Transition Committee are: Mr Foluso Daramola (SSG/ Chairperson), Mr Tolu Ibitola (Chief of Staff), Mr Wale Fapohunda, SAN. (AG/ Comm for Justice), Mr Akin Oyebode (Comm for Finance), Mrs Peju Babafemi (Head of Service).

Others are; Dr (Mrs) Olabimpe Aderiye, mni, Dr Oyebanji Filani, Mr O’seun Odewale, Mrs Margaret Fagboyo and Prof Bolaji Aluko, Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi (Co-Chairperson), Mr Oluwole Ariyo, Mr Deji Ajayi, Senator Tony Adeniyi, Mr Niyi Adebayo, Engr Dipo Bamisaye, Dr Habibat Adubiaro, Mr Sunday Fatoba, Prof Bisi Aina and Mr Adejumo Feyisope

The advisory council members are: Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi (Chairperson), Prof Modupe Adelabu (Co-Chairperson), Surv. Abiodun Aluko and Chief Jide Awe.

A statement by the chief press secretary to the governor, Mr Yinka Oyebode yesterday said the committees are to turn in their reports within six weeks from the date of their inauguration.