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Powerful Southwest Governor Sanctions Cabinet Redeployment
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Powerful Southwest Governor Sanctions Cabinet Redeployment

by  Segun Adeyemi 2 min read
  • The Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has sanctioned the redeployment of three of his executive cabinet members
  • Governor Akeredolu approved their redeployment on Wednesday, January 11 via a statement
  • The pragmatic governor in his directives contained in the statement told all redeployed commissioners to report to their posts with immediacy

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Ondo, Akure - Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has sanctioned the redeployment of three of his cabinet members to other ministries in what was referred to as a minor cabinet reshuffling.

As reported by the Punch newspaper, Governor Akeredolu made this known on Wednesday, January 11 via a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Richard Olatunde.

Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu
Governor Akeredolu in his directive issued via a statement ordered all redeployment commissioners to report to duty with immediate effect. Photo: Richard Olatunde
Source: UGC

The statement reads:

“In the minor reshuffle, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Sowore moves to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives Services, while the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Takuro moves to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

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“Equally, the Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives Services, Hon. Fagbemi moves to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.”

As contained in the statement, some of the commissioners whose names were approved for redeployment include, Akinwumi Sowore who heads the local government and chieftaincy affairs, Lola Fagbemi who is in charge of the Ondo state ministry of commerce, industry and cooperative services and Amidu Takuro who is in charge of the Ondo state ministry of physical planning and urban development.

Governor Akeredolu in the statement urged all commissioners redeployed to their respective ministries to resume with immediacy and kick-off their administrative responsibilities.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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