Ondo Governor Nominates Former AAUA Vice Chancellor Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun and 11 Others as Commissioners

Ondo State Governor Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has taken a decisive step in reconstituting his cabinet by nominating 12 commissioners, notably including Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, the former Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko.

The governor’s spokesperson, Ebenezer Adeniyan, announced on Thursday that the list of nominees had been submitted to the state House of Assembly for confirmation. The governor urged the lawmakers to expedite the process, stressing the importance of filling these key positions for the state’s governance and development.

In his formal letter, the governor appealed, “I shall be most obliged to the Honourable House for your expeditious action on this request in the overall interest of our dear state.”

The other nominees are Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye, Ayodele Akande, Alabi Johnson, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Otunba Adewale Akinlosotu, Idowu Ajanaku, Dr. Oluwaseun Abosede Osamaye, Dr. Tob Loko, Olaolu Akindolire, Sunday Olajide, and Omoyofunmi Segun Henry.

Professor Ajibefun responded positively to the nomination, saying, “I consider this another call to duty in the service and interest of our dear state, and so, I’m very much prepared to give it my very best, God being my strength.”

This nomination underscores the governor’s intent to bring experienced and capable hands into the state’s executive council.