Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, the son of the leader of Pan Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Pa. Reuben Fasoranti, has been appointed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the Secretary to the State Government(SSG).
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan reads that the governor approved the appointment shortly after he was sworn in as the 7th democratically governor of the state on Monday.
The statement reads: “Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti as the Secretary to the State Government.
“The appointment came as the Governor resumed work in his office few minutes after he was sworn in as the 7th democratically elected Governor of the State, on Monday.
“Until his appointment as SSG, Dr. Fasoranti, who hails from Akure South local government area, was the Chairman of the Ondo State Hospitals Management Board.
“Meanwhile, Governor Aiyedatiwa has approved the reappointment of Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac as Commissioner for Finance.
“Also, the following individuals have been reappointed as Special Advisers to the Governor: They are Engr. Johnson Alabi, (Power), Dr. Seun Osamaye, (Women Affairs), Comrade Bola Taiwo, (Union Matters & Special Duties), and Prof Simidele Odimayo, (Health).
“Also, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Engr. Abiola Olawoye, has been elevated to the position of Special Adviser, Infrastructure, Lands and Housing.
“All the appointments take immediate effect.
“Governor Aiyedatiwa urged the new appointees to hit the ground running in providing effective and efficient services to the people of Ondo State.”