BY LEVI JOHNSON
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has on Monday sacked Professor Raphael Afonja, the Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport.
Makinde stated this in a letter dated August 10, 2020, through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun.
According to him, Professor Raphael Afonja’ s appointment termination takes immediate effect.
Letter excerpts: “Termination of appointment” reads in part: “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.”
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Meanwhile, Governor Makinde also approved the redeployment of two Commissioners, who were asked to swap portfolios.
An internal memo signed by the SSG with the subject: “Redeployment of EXCO members” indicated Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Bayo Lawal, has been moved to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs while Mrs Funmilayo Orisadeyi is to move the other way.