Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved the appointment of eight Special Advisers.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti, explained that the appointments were to give the new administration the desired solid foundation, and move the state forward.

He noted that the new Special Advisers were of cabinet rank.

Oyebode disclosed that the new  appointees include Niyi Adebayo,  Special Adviser on Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management; Mrs. Tayo Adeola – Investment, Trade and industry – Ebenezer Boluwade – Agriculture and Food Security; Dr Kofoworola Aderiye – Education, Science and Technology; Chief Jide Awe – Political and Inter Party Affairs – Tope Ogunleye – Bureau of Special Project;  Seun Fakuade – Governance, Reforms and Innovation; and Yinka Oyebode, Special Adviser on Media and Strategy/Chief Press Secretary.

Oyebode said the governor urged the appointees to see their appointments as an opportunity to contribute their time, talent, and expertise to the overall development of the state.

He said they would be sworn-in on Friday.

The governor re-appointed General Ebenezer Ogundana as security adviser with immediate effect.