Ondo commissioner resigns hours after cabinet reshuffle

The Ondo State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mrs Yetunde Adeyanju, has resigned her appointment after a minor cabinet reshuffle by the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

Adeyanju, who was on Wednesday redeployed from the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, tendered her resignation letter shortly after Akeredolu announced the reshuffle of his cabinet.

Governor Akeredolu, on Wednesday, announced a minor cabinet reshuffle, where the former Commissioner for Regional Integration and Diaspora, Mrs Bamidele Ademola Olateju, was redeployed to the Ministry of Information and Orientation.

Also, the former Commissioner for Physical and Urban Development, Mr Fatai Olotu Aburumaku, was redeployed to the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, while Adeyanju, who was the former Commissioner for Water and Sanitation, was redeployed to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

However, Adeyanju, in a copy of the letter titled, ‘Resignation of Appointment’, and made available to newsmen hours after the cabinet reshuffle, appreciated Akeredolu for the opportunity to serve the people of Ondo State.

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The letter addressed to Governor Akeredolu read: “I hereby resign my appointment as a Commissioner in Ondo State with immediate effect.

“My decision is predicated on a personal conviction to explore other endeavours outside politics for now.

“However, I am grateful to you for the golden opportunity given to me to contribute to the growth of our dear state, especially with the Kamomi Aketi Rural Water Supply.

“You gave me the platform and I am proud that I used it well for the good of humanity. Kamomi AKETI water scheme remains the joy of thousands of rural dwellers today.

“Once again, I thank you for the opportunity to serve,” Adeyanju stated.

The Star