The Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of former Deputy Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ogundeji Iroju, as Special Adviser on Legislative Matters, SavannahNewnow Reports.
The Governor also approved the appointment of over 500 Special Assistants (SAs) and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) as part of efforts to strengthen his administration and deepen its engagement with various sectors and constituencies across the state.
The appointments, according to a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Sunday, include the first batch of newly appointed aides.
Among those appointed as Senior Special Assistants are Olaoluwa Adesanya, SSA on Inter-Party Affairs; Seyi Lawrence Aletile, SSA on Entertainment and Tourism; Adekunle Orisamoluwa, SSA on Support Groups Activities; and Hon. Favour Semilore Tomomewo, SSA on Public Health.
Mrs Temilola Odetola was also appointed Special Assistant on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs).
The remaining appointments in the first batch comprise other Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants whose names are contained in the accompanying list released by the government.
The appointments are expected to expand the administration’s grassroots reach and strengthen coordination across political, social and professional groups in Ondo State.
The statement was signed by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State, and dated September 14, 2026.
