By Anas Abbas
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has announced the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council.
This decision was communicated through a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, on Sunday night.
As part of the transition, all affected Commissioners and Special Advisers have been instructed to hand over their responsibilities to the Permanent Secretary or the most senior civil servant within their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Governor Oyebanji expressed his gratitude to the outgoing members of the Executive Council, wishing them success in their future endeavors.
Notably, the dissolution does not extend to certain key positions.
The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice will remain in office, along with several other Commissioners including those overseeing Health and Human Services, Agriculture and Food Security, Education, Works, Trade, Investment, Industry and Cooperatives.
Additionally, Special Advisers on Special Education and Social Inclusion, as well as Lands, Survey, and e-GIS, will also retain their roles.
Also, all directors general who are members of the State executive council will keep their positions.
This includes the director general of the office of transformation and Service Delivery (OTSD), the director general of sustainable development goals (SDGs) and project monitoring, and the director general of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
This restructuring marks a new chapter in Ekiti State’s governance as it prepares for future initiatives.