Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has written the state assembly to intimate the legislature of his intention to embark on his annual Leave.
The Governor’s message was read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin during Thursday’s valedictory plenary sitting in honor of Mrs Yetunde Awe, the Clerk of the House, who is retiring from the state civil service.
The governor also indicated in his message his desire to transfer executive powers to the deputy governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, who will serve in acting capacity in his stead.
Makinde’s leave, according to the letter will commence on August 5 and end on September 6, 2024.
“Annual vacation form 5th September 2024 to Friday September 6th 2024 Pursuant to section 190 subsection 1 of the federal republic of Nigeria, I hereby transmit out that during these period indicated above deputy governor Barr Bayo Lawal shall be active governor and shall be acting Governor and shall be back form the vacation September 7th 2024,” Governor Makinde said.
The House has also sworn in Mrs. Taiwo Muraina-Akinola, formerly the deputy Clerk as the Substantive Clerk of the House. Her swearing in as the new clerk of the house follows her recommendation by the House of Assembly Commission
