Mimiko tasks newly appointed political aides

THE People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has commended the state governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko on the constitution of boards of parastatals in the state as well as the appointment of new political aides.

The state Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Banji Okunomo noted that the appointments were made at a very crucial point in the economic history of the country when some states are finding it difficult to constitute their cabinets.

Okunomo stated that the new appointments and the earlier appointment of Caretaker Committee s’ Chairmen for councils have greatly consolidated the integration of the PDP into one united fold and is well prepared to retain power in next year governorship election in the state.

While felicitating with the new appointees, Okunomo appealed to them to complement the efforts of Governor Mimiko in deepening governance across the state as people’s expectations from them are very high.

He also appealed to others who are yet to benefit from the appointments to exercise patience, noting that the governor would make more appointments in due course.

The state government had on Monday announced the appointment of new Chairmen and Members of boards of parastatals and agencies of government as well as SSAs (Senior Special Assistants) and SAs (Special Assistants)

Mimiko appointed Omolafe Ifedayo as chairman of Ondo State Property Development Company with a part time member, Sina Fadamitan as chairman of Ondo State Waste Management Board and three full-time members.

Others are: a former Commissioner for Information, Chief Mafo Ola John as chairman of Ondo State Sports Council with three part time members, Mr Rotimi Olasogba as chairman of State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and three full-time members.

Also, Steve Giwa was appointed as chairman of Ondo State Water Corporation with two full-time members, Dr Niran Okunrinboye as chairman of Hospital Management Board with three part time members, Dr Francis Igbasan as chairman of Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) and three full-time members,
Niyi Adebusoye as chairman of Agricultural Inputs Supply Company with three full-time members, Taiye Akinyele as chairman of Local Government Service Commission and two full-time members.

The former state chairman of the PDP, Ebenezer Alabi and two others became Senior Special Assistants while six others were appointed Special Assistants respectively.