Akeredolu appoints son DG of project monitoring unit

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo has appointed his son, Babajide, as the Director-General of the Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU).

Babajide’s appointment as the head of the PPIMU was announced alongside that of 14 commissioners.

By this appointment, Babajide’s PPIMU has to interface with every ministry or agency of government that execute/implement projects in the state.

Last year, Akeredolu had boasted that he could appoint his son as Chief of Staff and nothing would stop it.

“Truly, nothing stops the governor from doing that as his son is qualified to hold public office. But it is simply issue of morality. Unfortunately, morality is a scarce commodity in politics,” an influential member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) told The Star.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo, the commissioner nominees are: Mrs Bamidele Ademola Olateju (Akoko South East), Otunba Adefarati Gboyega (Akoko South West), Rt Hon Olotu Fatai (Akoko North East), Dr. Julianah Oshadahun (Akoko North West), Otunba Dele Ologun (Akure North), Mr. Sunday Adekunle (Idanre) and Engr. Razaq Obe (Ifedore).

Others are Dr. Banji Awolowo Ajaka (Ilaje), Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan (Irele), Mrs Yetunde Adeyanju (Odigbo), Mr. Femi Agagu (Okitipupa), Hon. Akinlosotu (Ondo East), Hon Omolola Fagbemi (Ondo West) and Chief Olayato Aribo (Ose).

Those nominated for the position of Special Advisers include the following: Chief (Dr) Victor Ategbole, Dr. (Mrs) Wunmi Egbayelo Ilawole, Hon. (Barr) Tobi Ogunleye Felix, Dr. Ajibayo Adeyeye, Mrs Olamide Falana, Dr . Francis Adedayo Faduyile and Mr. Oyeniyi Oseni.

The names of the nominees, especially the position of commissioner, will be forwarded to the House of Assembly for screening, clearance and confirmation.