Gov. Oyebanji Sends First Key Cabinet List to Assembly
Barely ten days after taking his oath of office for a second term, Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has officially initiated the process of forming his executive cabinet.
In a formal letter addressed to the Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, the Governor sought the legislature’s screening and confirmation for three key first-term commissioners, alongside approval for 10 Special Advisers.
The strategic move is designed to ensure seamless administrative continuity and hit the ground running in critical sectors of state governance.
The Top Three Cabinet Nominees
The three commissioner-nominees submitted for screening and confirmation are:
1. Mr. Dayo Apata (SAN) — Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
2. Mr. Akintunde Oyebode — Commissioner for Finance
3. Dr. Oyebanji Filani — Commissioner for Health and Human Services
While the office of the Attorney General is a mandatory constitutional requirement, government sources emphasize that prioritizing the Finance and Health portfolios is vital for the smooth take-off of the second-term agenda amid current economic and social dynamics nationwide.
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Strategic Moves for Early Governance Take-Off
The latest legislative request follows Governor Oyebanji’s recent key approvals in the power, road infrastructure, and transportation sectors, signaling a fast-paced start to his second term.
According to a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Olayinka Oyebode, the request for the 10 Special Advisers and core commissioners underscores the Governor’s resolve to sustain momentum, strengthen public service delivery, and maintain stability across the state.
The Ekiti State House of Assembly is expected to announce a date for the screening and confirmation of the nominees in the coming days.
