Makinde Nominates Ladipo for Commissioner, Makes Other Appointments

 Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has nominated Dr. Olabode Taiwo Ladipo as commissioner and announced three other appointments. 

Ladipo, the Permanent Secretary, General Administration, was forwarded to the Oyo State House of Assembly for confirmation as a commissioner-nominee, according to a statement from the governor’s office. 

Makinde also named Arc. Ifeoluwa Akande as chairman of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport Upgrade Committee; Hon. Isola Abiodun Adekunle as Executive Adviser, Intra-Party Affairs; and Hon. Oladejo Emmanuel Oladokun as a part-time member of the Local Government Service Commission. 

The appointments, contained in a letter signed by Chief of Staff Segun Ogunwuyi, take effect July 1, 2026. Makinde urged the appointees to serve with dedication, loyalty and commitment.