The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, approved the appointment of 160 new Supervisory Councilors and Special Assistants across all the 33 Local Governments in the state.
The state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, who announced this in Ibadan, the state capital, also said the list, which comprised of 93 Supervisory Councilors and 67 Special Assistants, included Persons Living With Disabilities.
He added that the decision aligned with the Governor’s promise to ensure that all segments of society have a voice in decision-making processes under the present administration in the state.
Ojo said, “The new appointees were selected based on merit, competence, and their capacity to contribute to the Makinde administration’s agenda of sustainable development especially at the grassroots.
“The appointments aim to strengthen the governance framework at the Local Government level to ensure effective service delivery to the people of the state.
“This administration is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their physical abilities or background, is represented in governance, and this is so because the present administration believes in the talents and potential of all individuals, including persons living with disabilities.”
The commissioner stressed the need for the newly appointed officials to prioritize the welfare of their local communities, and admonished them to work closely with local stakeholders to address pressing issues and deliver impactful projects.
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