Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has approved the appointment of 17 new Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service.

A statement issued on Friday morning in Ado Ekiti by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, said the appointments are part of efforts “to further position the government for better service delivery.”

He named the new Permanent Secretaries as:

1. Mr Mayowa Emmanuel Oyedeji

2. Mr Idowu Olalere Oguntuase

3. Mr Samson Olufemi Osasona

4. Engr. Adetiloye Fatoba

5. Mr Ayodele Michael Ajimati

6. Pham. Mercy Olabisi Arogundade

7. Mr Joseph Aderemi Obaparusi

8. Mr Bamidele Simeon Arowosola

9. Mr Abayomi Michael Opeyemi

10. Mr Ibrahim Titilope Ganiyu

11. Mr Samuel Akinjide Akinleye

12. Mr Oluwadare Benjamin Ajayi

13. Mr Adebayo Ajobiewe

14. Mrs kemisola Olabisi Ayegbusi

15. Mr Matthew Olusesan Fabamise

16. Dr Williams Mobolaji Afolabi

17. Mr Adeniyi Olatunji Familoni

“The appointments take immediate effect,” the statement said.