The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has approved the appointment of a former Commissioner of Police, Oladipo Ayeni, as Special Adviser on Security.
Also, the governor has appointed a retired military officer, Colonel Babatunde Oluwayose, as Commander of the Youth Volunteers Corps Scheme.
According to a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Olayinka Oyebode, the appointments take immediate effect, adding that the two retired officers are expected to bring their wealth of experiences to bear on the government’s security and peace initiatives.
Ayeni, who hails from Ikere-Ekiti, would be responsible for advising the governor on security and related matters, maintaining government’s relationships with security agencies in the state.
He will also coordinate the Security Trust Fund being set up by the state government, among other functions.
On his part, Oluwayose, who hails from Afao Ekiti, would serve as the Commander of the Youth Volunteer Corps Scheme of the state government, which is currently being reorganised.
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