Ekiti appointments have taken another step forward as Governor Biodun Oyebanji approves 10 Special Advisers to strengthen his administration and improve service delivery.
The governor approved the appointments after the Ekiti State House of Assembly granted his request to appoint the advisers.
According to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, on November 2, the list includes two new appointees and eight officials who served in the immediate past administration.
Full List of Oyebanji’s 10 Special Advisers
The newly appointed Special Advisers and their portfolios are:
- Prof. James Olaleye – Special Adviser on e-GIS, Lands and Survey.
- Mr. James Folorunso – Special Adviser, Bureau of Public Procurement.
- Dr. John Moyo Ekundayo – Special Adviser, Office of Transformation, Strategy and Delivery.
- Mr. Bunmi Talabi – Special Adviser, Bureau of Special Projects.
- Mr. Olayinka Oyebode – Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media.
- Princess Adetoun Agboola – Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion.
- Dr. Gbenga Oyewole – Special Adviser on Development Planning and Budget.
- Mr. Kayode Adaramodu – Special Adviser on Economic Affairs and Private Sector Development.
- Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade – Special Adviser on Agriculture and Food Security.
- Prof. Akeem Azeez – Special Adviser on Special Duties.
The Ekiti appointments cover key areas, including land administration, procurement, public communication, economic development, agriculture and social inclusion.
Assembly Confirms Three Commissioner-Designates
In a related development, the Ekiti State House of Assembly has confirmed three Commissioner-designates nominated by Governor Oyebanji.
The confirmed nominees are:
- Mr. Dayo Apata (SAN) – Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.
- Mr. Akintunde Oyebode – Commissioner for Finance.
- Dr. Oyebanji Filani – Commissioner for Health and Human Services.
The confirmation clears the way for their formal swearing-in as members of the state executive council.
Swearing-In Scheduled for Wednesday
The governor has scheduled the swearing-in of the 10 Special Advisers and the three confirmed commissioners for Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The ceremony will take place at the Osuntokun Pavilion, Government House, Ado-Ekiti, at 2:00 p.m.
The Ekiti appointments form part of Oyebanji’s efforts to complete the constitution of his cabinet and strengthen the machinery of government.
The new appointees are expected to support the administration’s policy direction and help improve coordination across their respective areas of responsibility.