January 24 (THEWILL) – Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appointed Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami, a 2020 governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the state, as the new Deputy Governor.
The appointment is coming a few hours after the dissolution of the State Executive Council (SEC), by the Governor.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the nomination of Chief Adelami has been forwarded to the state House of Assembly for approval.
Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami, a native of Owo, Ondo state, brings over six decades of experience and a distinguished educational background, having earned degrees from The Polytechnic, Ibadan and the University of Lagos.
His extensive career in public service began in 1983 as an Accountant II in the Federal Civil Service.
Notably, Chief Adelami played a pivotal role in establishing the Finance and Accounts Department of the National Assembly, subsequently earning key appointments such as heading the Finance and Accounts Department and later pioneering the Department of Procurement and Supplies.
Beyond his public service contributions, Chief Adelami is recognised for his philanthropy, particularly his establishment and ongoing support for the Music Department at the School of the Blind in Gindiri, Plateau State, empowering visually impaired children with musical skills.
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