By Adeyinka Adeniran
Oyo state governor Seyi Makinde has assigned three ministries to his deputy, Bayo Lawal for onward supervision.
The governor said the decision was in line with his promise to assign Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government to be supervised by his deputy.
The assigned ministries to the deputy include: Culture and Tourism, Establishments and Training; and Special Duties which he said will now be overseen by the Office of the Deputy Governor.
The decision was taken at the State’s Treasury Board Meeting held on Wednesday.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the governor said his Deputy is expected to oversee the Ministry of Establishments and Training with a view to structuring the gratuity payments.
Additionally, the deputy governor is also to guide the newly-established Ministry of Culture and Tourism, which was carved out of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism to drive Governor Makinde’s vision of expanding the economy of the state through tourism.
Lawal, who was until his selection as Deputy Governor and running mate to the governor, the chairman of the Oyo State Housing Corporation, is also to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the Corporation, as he will oversee it henceforth.
