Ministry of Regional Development and Intergovernmental Affairs
The Ministry of Regional Development and Inter-Governmental Affairs was carved out of the Department of Political and Integration of the Governor’s office in April, 2019. Up till August, 2023 when the administration of His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji restructured the Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs), the Ministry was known as Ministry of Regional Development and Special Duties. It was the restructuring of the MDAs that bifurcated the Ministry, hence Special Duties Department was made a Ministry while Department of Inter-governmental Affairs was added to the Ministry. The Ministry is now known as Ministry of Regional Development and Intergovernmental Affairs.
To develop appropriate strategies that will enhance good governance, engender regional development and connect Ekiti both at home and in the Diaspora with the development agenda of Ekiti State Government.
- Harmonize government policies with a view to rendering the best service delivery.
- Effective interface between the government and relevant stakeholders.
The Ministry has four (4) major Departments and one Unit, namely:
(a) Department of Administration and Supplies
(b) Department of Regional Development
(c) Department of Inter-Governmental Affairs
(d) Department of Finance and Accounts
(e) Audit Unit.
The activities of the Ministry can be divided into two (2) major categories namely:
(a) GENERAL ACTIVITIES
These are the routine activities which are usually performed by all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) such activities are generally performed by the Department of Administration and Supplies, Finance and Accounts etc.
(b) SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES
These are Regional Development and Intergovernmental activities.
- To create avenue for a responsive governmental citizen platform thereby promoting good governance.
- To coordinate technical assistance programmes and liaise with appropriate Federal Government Agencies and with indigenes in the Diaspora.
- To create a data base for areas of economic co-operation through research and contact with South West States.
- To prepare and coordinates as may be directed, the South-West Governor’s forum based on the State Governor’s directive.
POLITICAL HEADS
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Dr. Kareem Makanjuola Akande | Honorable Commissioner |
| Mr.Olatunji Moses Ogunlola | SSA, Regional Development |
| Mr. Soji Fajuyi | SSA, Regional Development & Intergovernmental Affairs |
ACCOUNTING OFFICER
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mr. Benjamin Abiodun Adalumo | Permanent Secretary |
DIRECTORS
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mr. Oreyomi Ayodeji Oluwaseun | Director, Regional Development & Inter-governmental Affairs |
| Mr. Onipede Olufemi Akinwumi | Director of Administration and Supplies |
| Mrs. Olayiwola Bolanele Ruth | Director of Finance and Account |
Political Heads
| Name | Designation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji | Hon. Commissioner | 23rd Dec, 2010 – Dec, 2011 |
| Alhaji Ayoodele Jinadu | Hon. Commissioner | 2018 – 2022 |
Permanent Secretaries / Executive Secretaries
| Name | Designation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. O.A. Akindele | Permanent Secretary | May 2019 – June, 2020 |
| Mr. Ajimati Michael Ayodele | Permanent Secretary | June, 2020 – May, 2021 |
| Mr. OlusesanAlabi | Permanent Secretary | May, 2021 – June, 2022 |
| Mrs. Adaran Bosede Mercy | Permanent Secretary | 13th June – 13th Dec,2022 |
| Mr. Bamidele Simeon Arowosola Esq | Permanent Secretary | 13th Dec,2022 – 2nd May, 2023 |
| Mrs. Owoeye Mopelola Bamidele | Executive Secretary | 2nd May, 2023 – 2nd Aug, 2023 |
Directors
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mr. Sunday Adebayo Anigilaje | Director, Regional Development and Inter-governmental Affairs |
| Mrs. Adebanke Abosede Adebanjo | Director of Administration and Supplies |
| Mrs. Omolara Caroline Akiinola-Ojo | Director of Finance and Account |
| Mr. Olajide Sunday Timothy | Director of Administration and Supplies |
