Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has terminated the appointment of the state’s Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport Prof. Raphael Afonja.
The sack was conveyed in a letter yesterday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun.
The letter read: “I wish to convey the termination of your appointment as commissioner with immediate effect, as approved by Governor Seyi Makinde.
“You are hereby directed to hand over all the government items in your possession to the permanent secretary of the ministry. Your contribution within the time of your sojourn is appreciated and we wish you success in your future endeavours.”
The governor approved the redeployment of two commissioners.
An internal memo by the secretary to the state government said the Commissioner for Special Duties, Bayo Lawal, was moved to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, while Mrs. Funmilayo Orisadeyi, was was moved to Special Duties from Local Government.
