Jobs/Appointments
Governor Appoints Ogundalu, Others to Ogun Agro Services Board
By Dipo Olowookere
A finance and tax expert, Mr Olufemi Felix Ogundalu, has been appointed to the board of the Ogun State Agro Services.
Mr Femi Ogundalu, a graduate of Accountancy from the prestigious Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Lagos, was put on the board by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State.
The appointee was one of the aspirants of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sagamu, Ogun State, who jostled for the Ogun State House of Assembly slot, but stepped down for the eventual candidate of the party and winner of the seat.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Mr Kunle Somorin, stated that the board would be chaired by Mr Kehinde Adebanjo, while other members on the team are Mr Ajibola Ogunsiji, Princess Oshiyemi, Remi Onasanya, Mr Sunday Kojeku and Bidemi Ogunseye.
Also, the statement said the Governor made appointments into key boards and commissions of six other statutory bodies in the state in order to strengthen the machinery of government and deliver on his Building Our Future Together agenda.
According him, the appointments, announced last Thursday, will be followed by others to be revealed in due course.
The commissions who boards were named include the State Civil Service Commission, Local Government Service Commission, Teaching Service Commission, Housing Corporation, Health Management Board and the Bulk Purchase Corporations.
The Governor named Mr Tokunbo Odebunmi as Chairman of the Ogun State Civil Service Commission, with Adebowale Ojuri, Olusegun Fagbayi, Gabriel Ayinde Falola and Miss Nike Osoba as members.
In addition, he picked Ms Bukky Onabanjo as Chairman of the Ogun State Local Government Service Commission, while Lukman Olufemi Adiro, Koye Ijaduoye, Yusuf Adegbenro and Babatunde Rufai were selected as members.
Furthermore, Evang. Lekan Ifede was announced as Chairman of the Ogun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), with Olanrewaju Majekodunmi, Aderibigbe Tella, Joseph Adeleke and Deola Akintonde serving as members.
For the Ogun State Housing Corporation, Yemi Sanusi was appointed as Chairman, while Olawale Ojo will serve as the General Manager, with Abidemi Alimi, Adeniyi Edun, Adebayo Aladejobi Shuaib, Ademola Balogun, Omitaomu Ekundayo and Olumide Soyemi as members.
The Governor also appointed Dr Kunle Solako as Chairman of the Ogun State Health Management Board, while Mr Wasiu Isiaka, Onaolapo Isaac Olawale, Mr Dele Tinuoso, Mr Sunday Akintona, Awofeso Hazeemat Abimbola, Dr Bankole Osisanya, Bimbola Majekodunmi were chosen as members, with Salami Mojisola Ayodele appointed as the zonal representative.
The Ogun State Bulk Purchasing board now has Engr. Anthony Ojesina as Chairman, while Kehinde Olaleye, Dele Erisan, Mutiu Bankole, Mojisola Sangonuga, Bimpe Sonubi and Jamiu Asimi as members.
Governor Abiodun, in the statement, was quoted as charging the appointees to see their appointments as a call to service for the development of the state and its people.
He also challenged them to see their leadership as an opportunity to improve the lives and conditions of those who need it most.
It was stated that the appointees were drawn across the major political tendencies in the state in consonance with the inclusive governance philosophy of the government which emphasises a leadership paradigm shift, to a focused and qualitative governance and to create the enabling environment for a public-private sector partnership, that is fundamental to the creation of an enduring economic development and individual prosperity of the people of Ogun.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Lagos Television (LTV 8), Alausa, Ikeja, has a new General Manager, and he is Mr Kayode Oyekanmi, replacing Mrs Sola Kosoko, who was ousted by the Lagos State government.
Mr Oyekanmi was presented with his letter of appointment on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, in a brief ceremony.
The new General Manager of the state-owned broadcast station was tasked with using his vast experience in the media space to take LTV 8 to greater heights.
Mr Agoro expressed confidence in Mr Oyekanmi’s capacity to reposition Lagos Television and wished him a successful and impactful tenure of office.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Oyekanmi served as the Director of Strategy Centre at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a position he has held since 2022.
A seasoned brand communications practitioner, Mr Oyekanmi has over three decades of professional experience spanning both the private and public sectors, with expertise in Advertising, Public Relations, and global export services.
He commenced his public service career as a Public Affairs Practitioner on March 1, 2000, with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.
The new LTV boss, a Lagos State indigene from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, has received several awards in recognition of his dedication, hard work, and commitment to the journalism profession.
He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Education from Lagos State University.
He is an active Member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
In addition, he is a voracious reader and a passionate lawn tennis player, and currently serves as the Charter President of the Lagos State Ministry of Information Toastmasters Club.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A retired Major-General, Mr Adeyinka Famadewa, has been appointed as the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Homeland Security.
The appointee retired from the military after over three decades, with experience in national security strategy, intelligence fusion, counter-terrorism operations, and international security diplomacy.
His career reflects a rare blend of operational excellence, strategic foresight, and institutional leadership in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests, a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr George Akume, said.
It was disclosed that Mr Famadewa was chosen for the position because of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
The notice said the appointment underscores the commitment of the administration of Mr Tinubu to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security threats across the country.
The President expressed confidence that Mr Famadewa’s appointment will further enhance the government’s efforts toward achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.
He also urged him to deploy his wealth of experience, professionalism, and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s agenda.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
In a bid to strengthen its board and support its transformation goals, FCMB Group Plc has appointed the chairman of the board of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Mrs Adepeju Adebajo, as an independent non-executive director.
A statement signed by the company secretary, Mrs Olufunmilayo Adelabu, disclosed that the appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
She brings to the board over 30 years of experience across industry, renewable energy, agriculture, finance and consulting. She has worked with teams and clients in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, helping them grow and multiply impact.
Throughout her career, Mrs Adebajo has led teams through change and growth. She previously worked at Lafarge Africa Plc, and was once the chief executive of Mouka Limited, Lumos Nigeria, UTC Nigeria Plc and an Assistant General Manager at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. She is a Transformation Lead at Etex Group (Nigerite and Emenite Limited).
In 2025, she founded Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria, affiliated with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and serves on the World Economic Forum Council on Climate and Nature Governance (2025-2027).
Mrs Adebajo holds a Master’s and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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