The special adviser on security to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Fatai Owoseni, has resigned his appointment.

Mr Owoseni, who also served as the executive secretary of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund (OYSSTF), announced his resignation in a letter dated May 7 and addressed to the governor through the office of the chief of staff.

The former Lagos and Benue states police commissioner said his resignation takes immediate effect while expressing appreciation to the governor for the opportunity to serve the state.

He noted that his exit would create the need for replacement in some security-related bodies where he served on behalf of the state government.

Mr Owoseni noted that by virtue of his office, he represented Oyo State at the Forum of National and Subnational Security Officials (FONSSO) under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

He also represented the state on the board of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun.

“I present my greetings and wish to humbly inform Your Excellency of my decision to resign my appointments as the Special Adviser on Security and the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund (OYSSTF),” he said.

He further stated that details of the OYSSTF bank accounts to which he was a signatory had been attached to the resignation letter, adding that he would be available to facilitate changing account signatories where necessary.

“I am also available to provide insight or professional opinion on any issue related to my stewardship or other security matters,” he added.

The retired police commissioner also appreciated Mr Makinde for the confidence reposed in him during his tenure.

“I seize this opportunity to express my immense gratitude to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, for the opportunity to serve our state in my own modest capacity.

“May the Almighty God continue to bless you with good health and divine guidance to lead Oyo State to greater heights,” he stated.

Mr Owoseni, a native of Ibadan, is one of the Peoples Democratic Party aspirants jostling for the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 governorship election. 

(NAN)