Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed Barrister Lateef Sarafadeen Abiola also known as Onijo as the Chairman, Governing Council of the Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki.
This was contained in a letter dated September 13, 2022, signed by Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, Secretary to the State Government.
Onijo who was an aspirant for Saki West, Saki East and ATISBO Federal Constituency for the 2023 general elections hails from Saki.
He is the Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Saki branch.
The letter read: “I am delighted to inform you that the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Seyl Makinde, has graciously approved your appointment, as Member, Chairman Governing Council The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki 13th September, 2022.
“2. While heartily congratulating you on your appointment, which must be seen as a call to service, His Excellency, as well as Government, expects that you will discharge your duties with absolute loyalty, dedication and diligence.
“3. On your acceptance of this offer, kindly complete the attached and forward same to the undersigned.
“4.Please accept the assurances of His Excellency’s highest regards.”
Barr. Abiola attended the Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto and the Nigerian Law School, Lagos, where he obtained LL.B and Barrister of Law degrees respectively.
He was called to the Nigerian Bar about 20 years ago.