The interim Governor of Ondo, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa has temporarily relieved the Governor’s Chief of Protocol, Bola Alabi, of his duties, appointing the Deputy Chief of Staff, Olusegun Omojuwa, as his replacement.
This change was communicated through a circular issued by Omojuwa and distributed to all relevant departments within the state government, according to PUNCH report.
The circular, titled ‘Preparation of the acting governor’s engagements’, was made public on Friday.
According to the circular, Alabi is set to resume his responsibilities upon the governor’s return from his medical leave in Germany.
The circular stated, “The acting Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has directed me to inform all members of the State Executive Council and top government functionaries that the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor will be responsible for the preparation and signing of his official engagements for the time being.
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“The Chief of Protocol (Mr Bola Alabi) will take charge of this responsibility as soon as Mr Governor resumes from his medical vacation.
“Kindly take note for your guidance and co-operation from time to time.”
In related news, since assuming office on Thursday, Aiyedatiwa has been actively performing his duties as the acting governor of the state, attending to administrative matters and holding meetings with various stakeholders.
However, it was noted that he has not yet had an official meeting with all the members of the State Executive Council since he started acting as governor on Wednesday.