Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday sacked his Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja.
This was confirmed in a letter dated August 10, 2020 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun.
The termination of appointment takes immediate effect, according to the letter.
The letter entitled “Termination of appointment” reads in part “I wish to convey the approval of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, on the termination of your appointment as Honourable Commissioner, with immediate effect.
“Consequent upon the above development, you are hereby directed to hand over all the government items in your possession to the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Works, Infrastructure and Transport).
“I am to add that, your contribution within the time of your sojourn is appreciated and commendable, and therefore, wish you successes in your future endeavours. I thank you.”
Reports gathered that the sacked commissioner recently tested negative to coronavirus after 52 days of treatment in isolation and had hoped to resume back to work on Monday.
Also, the Governor approved the redeployment of two Commissioners, who were asked to swap portfolios.
An internal memo signed by the SSG with the subject: “Redeployment of EXCO members” indicated that the Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Bayo Lawal, has been moved to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, while his counterpart who was manning that Ministry, Mrs. Funmilayo Orisadeyi, is to move to the Ministry of Special Duties.
The memo indicated that the redeployment takes immediate effect.
