Tinubu Nominates Oyetola’s Ex-Chief Of Staff As MD South West Development Commission
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Charles Akinola, former chief of staff to Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, the immediate past governor of Osun State, as the Managing Director of the South West Development Commission (SWDC).
The nomination was announced on social media by chieftains and members of the All Progressives Congress in the state.
Meanwhile, the National Secretary of the party, Ajibola Basiru, in a congratulatory message, said he was thrilled by the appointment, adding that Akinola’s experience would greatly impacted the southwest and beyond.
Basiru thanked President Tinubu for finding Dr. Akinola worthy of the “all-important assignment”.
“I am thrilled by the appointment of my brother, Dr. Charles Akinola over his appointment as Managing Director of the newly-created South West Development Commission. Dr. Akinola’s experience will, in no small way, help the commission as it seeks to be a model for other similar commission.
“Dr. Akinola’s appointment is one of those that sweetens the heart because a round peg is put in a round hole. I have had things to do with him in the past and I can confirm he is a development expert.
“I thank President Bola Tinubu for finding Dr. Charles Akinola worthy of this all-important assignment. I also congratulate the nominee and wish him a good tenure of office,” Basiru added.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
