Governor Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Adenike Ayobami Fasina as the new Head of the Oyo State Civil and Public Service.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the outgoing Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, who is set to retire from the service upon attaining the mandatory retirement age.
According to the statement, Fasina will assume leadership of the state’s civil service following Oni’s retirement, bringing to the position over two decades of experience in the public sector.
A native of Eruwa in Ibarapa East Local Government Area, Fasina joined the Oyo State Civil Service as a Statistician II in 2000 and steadily rose through the ranks. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance.
The statement noted that Fasina is a two-time recipient of the Oyo State Merit and Productivity Award Programme, a recognition of her dedication and outstanding contributions to the state’s public service.
She is also a member of the National Institute (mni), having attended the National Institute of Strategic Studies, Kuru, and belongs to several professional bodies.
Meanwhile, Governor Makinde also approved the appointment of 20 Executive Secretaries and General Managers across the Oyo State Civil and Public Service.
The government said the appointments form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen public institutions, improve administrative efficiency, and enhance service delivery across the state.
