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From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has sworn in Professor Musibau Adetunji Babatunde as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), declaring that his administration is determined to finish strong by sustaining good governance and driving inclusive development across the state.
Speaking shortly after administering the oath of office and the signing of the oath book, Governor Makinde described Prof. Babatunde, professor of Economics at the University of Ibadan, as a long-time ally who understands the inner workings of the government and shares his vision for Oyo State.
The governor stressed that the appointment was strictly based on competence and experience, not religion or geopolitical considerations. He charged the new SSG to deploy his wealth of experience to ensure effective coordination of government activities and to strengthen unity within the administration.
Makinde noted that Prof. Babatunde was among the few individuals who believed in his political vision even before his emergence as governor in 2019, adding that the new SSG also played a key role in leading the team that developed the Oyo State Roadmap for Accelerated Development (2019–2023), despite having no political ambitions at the time.
