Oyebanji Re-Appoints Key Officials in Ekiti State Government

On October 16, 2026, following his inauguration for a second term, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji re-appointed Prof. Habibat Adubiaro as Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Oyeniyi Adebayo as Chief of Staff, and Olayinka Oyebode as Chief Press Secretary (CPS). Prof. Adubiaro, a professor of chemistry, has a bachelor's degree from the University of Ibadan and advanced degrees from the University of Ado-Ekiti.

She joined the Federal University Oye-Ekiti in February 2013 and was promoted to professor in January 2025. Adebayo, a former banker with degrees in Forest Resources Management and Agricultural Economics, joined the Oyebanji administration as Special Adviser on Budget in November 2022 and became Chief of Staff on December 31, 2024.

Oyebode, a journalist with a degree in English and a master's in Peace and Security Studies, has been with the Ekiti State Government since December 2010 and was re-appointed CPS on October 16, 2022. Governor Oyebanji urged the appointees to leverage their expertise to enhance service delivery and development in Ekiti State.