Oyo State House of Assembly yesterday, approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to appoint 20 Special Advisers.
The approval followed a request sent to the House of Assembly read by the Speaker, Mr Debo Ogundoyin.
The letter partly read: “I wish to bring to the attention of the House that since the assumption of this administration, I have made only few appointments.”
“However, there is a need to get other appointees on board to assist the Executive Arm in the implementation of its policies.”
“It is as a result of this that I seek the legislatures kind approval to appoint twenty Special Advisers to occupy strategic portfolios.”
“It is pertinent to inform your Honor that my request is in line with Section 196 Subsection 1 and 2 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.”
Speaking after the presentation of the letter, Majority Leader Sanjo Adedoyin hailed the executive arm of government for being proactive with the request.
He supported the request and was seconded by Sola Owolabi from Ibadan northeast constituency 2.
