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Gov Makinde appoints Olatoye as executive assistant on BESDA

Mr Makinde congratulated him and urged him to be loyal to the state.

• July 3, 2026
Seyi Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has appointed Olusina Olatoye as the executive assistant on Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA).

This is contained in a statement signed by the governor’s chief of staff, Segun Ogunwuyi, in Ibadan on Friday.

According to the statement, Mr Olatoye’s appointment takes effect immediately.

The governor urged Mr Olatoye, a former member of the Governing Council of Michael Koleosho Polytechnic, Saki, to discharge his duties with dedication and commitment to the state.

Mr Makinde congratulated him and urged him to be loyal to the state.

(NAN)

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