Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has officially dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect, marking a significant cabinet reshuffle in the state government.
The announcement was made on Sunday night, August 10, by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, who stated that 19 commissioners and several special advisers have been relieved of their duties. The affected officials have been directed to hand over their responsibilities to the permanent secretaries or the most senior civil servants within their respective ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
Governor Oyebanji expressed gratitude to the outgoing council members for their service and wished them success in their future endeavors.
Directive to Commissioners
In the official statement, Governor Oyebanji emphasized that the commissioners and special advisers impacted by the dissolution must ensure a smooth transition by coordinating with their permanent secretaries or senior civil servants.
However, the directive explicitly excludes certain key officials who will retain their positions, including:
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
Commissioners for Health and Human Services, Agriculture and Food Security, Education, Works, and Trade, Investment, Industry, and Cooperatives
Special Advisers on Special Education and Social Inclusion, and Lands, Survey, and e-GIS
Moreover, the Directors-General who serve on the Executive Council, such as those leading the Office of Transformation and Service Delivery (OTSD), SDGs and Project Monitoring, and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), will also retain their positions.
Similar Cabinet Changes Across Nigeria
This cabinet shake-up in Ekiti follows similar moves in other states. In Borno State, Governor Babagana Zulum recently dissolved his cabinet, dismissing two commissioners and promptly announcing replacements with detailed explanations.
Likewise, in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia dissolved his state executive council and instructed all commissioners appointed during his tenure to hand over their duties.
National-Level Reshuffles
At the federal level, President Bola Tinubu also made notable administrative changes by removing the pioneer Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, who was appointed in June 2024. She has been succeeded by Omotenioye Majekodunmi, signaling the administration’s renewed focus on climate change as a key driver of sustainable growth, national security, and social inclusion.
Other Recent State Cabinet Reshuffles
In related developments, the Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, also dissolved his State Executive Council, appreciating the outgoing commissioners for their contributions and wishing them well.
Governor Oyebanji’s decisive move signals a fresh phase in Ekiti State’s governance as the administration seeks to reposition itself ahead of upcoming challenges and opportunities.
