Oyo Cabinet Reshuffle: Makinde removes SSG, names new appointees

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, January 5, 2026, reshuffled his cabinet, relieving the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Olanike Adeyemo, of her appointment with immediate effect.

The development was contained in a statement issued in Ibadan, the state capital, by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju.

Following Adeyemo’s removal, the governor appointed Prof Musibau Babatunde as the new Secretary to the State Government.

The statement, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the change, but noted that the decision takes immediate effect.

As part of the cabinet reshuffle, Governor Makinde also approved the redeployment of Mrs Temilolu Ashamu from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

Ashamu’s redeployment is expected to strengthen planning and fiscal coordination in the state, according to government sources.

In another key decision, the governor announced his Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, Mr Ademola Aderinto, as a commissioner-designate.

Aderinto will be presented to the Oyo State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions.

Makinde also made fresh appointments to strengthen his administration.

He appointed Mr Abiodun Adedoja as Special Adviser on Energy Security, while Mr Kolawole Elijah Akanmu was named Senior Special Assistant on Budget and Economic Planning.

The latest shake-up comes as part of ongoing efforts by the governor to reposition his cabinet for improved service delivery and effective governance in Oyo State.