Oyo State Commissioner for Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Raphael Afonja has been sacked by Governor Seyi Makinde.
This is contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun on Monday, August 10, 2020.
The letter titled “Termination of Appointment” as revealed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa reads thus: “I wish to convert the approval of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, on the termination of your appointment as Honourable Commissioner, with immediate effect.
“Consequent upon the above development, you are hereby directed to hand over all the government items in your possession to the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Works, Infrastructure and Transport).
“I am to add that, your contribution within the time of your sojourn is appreciated and commendable, and therefore, wish you successes in your future endeavours. I thank you.”
Afonja before the termination of his appointment resumes office today after he had tested negative for COVID-19 since 56days of being in Isolation.