By Ado Oyeyemi, Akure
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has Appointed seasoned journalist, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan as his Chief Press secretary.
This is contained in a statement signed by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Omojuwa Olusegun.
In other appointments, Governor Ayedatiwa named Smart Omodunbi his special assistant on political matters while Mr Abire Olugbenga is the special assistant on new media .
The new special assistant on Photography is Motunrayo Oyedele while Dr Temitayo Iperepolu is the governor’s new special assistant on domestic and government house.
The Governor has also announced a three-day period of State mourning in honour of the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who died in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
This was contained in a statement signed by Ayedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan.
“This period of mourning, with fasting and prayer, takes effect from Thursday, December 28 to Saturday, December 30, 2023. Also, all national flags are to be flown at half-mast in reflection of the mood of the State for seven days.“
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“Meanwhile, condolence registers have been opened at the Governor’s Office and the Government House in Akure, as well as State Liaison Offices in Lagos and Abuja.”
“May the soul of our late leader rest in perfect peace, Amen”, the statement read.
