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Oyebanji sacks Ekiti agencies’ directors-general, technical advisors

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has approved the disengagement of all Technical Advisors and Directors-General of government agencies in the state with immediate effect.

The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Oyebode said the affected officials were directed to submit their handover notes to the office of the Secretary to the State Government.

Oyebode quoted Oyebanji as expressing appreciation to the affected Technical Advisors and Directors-General for their support, commitment, and contributions to the administration as well as the development of Ekiti State.

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The governor also wished them success in their future endeavours.

Oyebode added that the disengagement, which came barely 24 hours after the dissolution of the State Executive Council, marks the completion of the disengagement process for political appointees serving in the administration, except for a few whose appointments have been retained in view of the nature of their assignments.

Segun Ojo

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