Oyetola Appoints Shittu Amotekun DG
By O’tayo Damilola Noel
The Executive Governor of Osun state Adegboyega Oyetola, has appointed Mr. Amitolu Shittu and Mr. Richard Tinubu as Director General, of the the newly established Amotekun Corps and Bureau of Social Services, (BOSS) respectively.
Shittu is a foremost human rights activist and Chairman, Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC. Shittu, 55, an activist committed to truth, the people, and good governance, is expected to bring his wealth of experience garnered over the decades to bear in the discharge of his new responsibility with absolute loyalty and dedication.
Richard Tinubu, 55, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from University of Lagos and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (International Business) from the Lagos State University.
After spending a decade working for multi-nationals, he joined Capital Express.
A trainer and management Consultant, Tinubu spent the better part of his working career at an American company, Computing Solutions Outfit, NCR Nigeria Plc, where he rose to the position of Senior Manager, Marketing.
BOSS was established by the Osun State government to leverage premium human resources and technological innovation in driving effective monitoring and evaluation of Social Service delivery to ensure public value and fiscal discipline.
The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ismail Omipidan, who announced these in a statement today, said both appointments took effect immediately adding that the appointments were in line with the commitment of Governor Oyetola to the security and welfare of the people of the State.
As the new DG of BOSS, Tinubu is expected to bring his several years of experience as a management consultant to bear in the discharge of his new assignment.
