Three months after becoming a federal lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Folajimi Oyekunle popularly known as DoN, on Thursday sworn-in his Secretary, three Senior Special Assistants, and forty-five Special Assistants.
The event, which took place at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, had political appointees, party leaders from the council’s twelve wards, stakeholders, and community leaders in attendance.
The appointments, which take immediate effect, include Senior Special Assistants on Media and Publicity, Political Matters, and New Media, as well as a Secretary to coordinate administrative activities of the office.
In his remarks, Oyekunle said the appointments were in line with Governor, Seyi Makinde’s principles of inclusivity, reward for loyalty and hard work, charging the appointees to remain committed to service and always projecting the image of the government positively.
While describing the development as unprecedented, the federal lawmaker announced that the newly appointed aides would all receive their January salaries on Friday, January 30, 2026, despite the inauguration taking place on Thursday, the announcement, which was greeted with applause from attendees.
Also Speaking, the lawmaker representing Ibadan North State Constituency 1, Comforter Olajide, who noted that Oyekunle has once again proven worthy of the confidence reposed in him, commended the federal lawmaker for his inclusive leadership style, urging the appointees to serve in their new roles diligently.
In his address, the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Oluwaseun Olufade, stated that the inauguration was a clear demonstration of the rewards of dedication and loyalty within the party.
Olufade maintained that the performance of the newly appointed aides would be critical to the People’s Democratic Party’s electoral success in 2027, stressing that they now bear the responsibility of projecting the government’s achievements to sustain public confidence.
Former council chairman and Chairman of the Oyo State Housing Corporation, Demola Omotosho, advised the appointees to make judicious use of the opportunity, describing their roles as a chance to gain firsthand experience in governance and leadership.
The Chairman of the Oyo State Youth Agency, Hon. Prince Falana Adebowale, said the event has again affirmed that young people are capable of handling positions of responsibility, adding that continuity in governance depends on how well the appointees represent the purpose of their appointments across their respective zones.
While administering the oath of office to the appointees, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Toyin Balogun, implored them to serve as worthy ambassadors of the present administration and uphold the principles of accountability and good governance.
The ceremony attracted party leaders, stakeholders, elders, and supporters from across the wards in Ibadan North, with several goodwill messages delivered by prominent political figures.
