Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the boards of state-owned agencies, commissions and parastatals while terminating the appointments of several political appointees as his first term draws to a close.
The affected appointments include those of Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Technical Assistants.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the decision is part of preparations for Oyebanji’s second-term inauguration scheduled for October 16.
However, the dissolution does not extend to chairmen and members of statutory commissions, including the State Independent Electoral Commission, Civil Service Commission, House of Assembly Service Commission and Judicial Service Commission.
The governing councils of Ekiti State-owned tertiary institutions will also remain in place, following an earlier directive by the governor.
Similarly, the chairmen of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Local Government Service Commission and Teaching Service Commission will retain their positions, although the boards under them have been dissolved.
Directors-General and Technical Advisers to the governor are also exempt from the termination of appointments.
Oyebanji expressed appreciation to the affected appointees for their contributions to his administration and their service to the state, while wishing them success in their future endeavours.
The governor secured re-election for a second term in the June 20 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner on June 21.
