The Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing in Ondo State, Raimi Aminu, has resigned.

In a letter made available to reporters on Friday in Akure, Mr Aminu said that his decision followed the death of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

“I write to tender my resignation of my appointment as the commissioner for Infrastructure, Land and Housing with effect from today, December 28, 2023.

“This decision is anchored on my conscience as my leader and boss, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, joined the saint triumphant,” said Mr Aminu.

He expressed his sincere appreciation to the former governor and the people of the state for the opportunity given to him to serve in different capacities.

“I sincerely thank our dear Arakunrin and the good people of the state for the opportunity to serve in his cabinet as senior special assistant on Lands and Infrastructure.

“And Special Adviser on Lands, Works and Infrastructure and Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing,” he said.

On Wednesday, two aides resigned their appointments following the demise of Mr Akeredolu.

The aides are Richard Olatunde, the chief press secretary to the former governor and Dare Aragbaye, Special Adviser, Union Matters and Special Duties. 

(NAN)