Ogun State Welcomes New Chief of Staff: Former Commissioner Takes the Helm

This announcement came from a statement released by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, shared with the media on Thursday.

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has named Oluwatoyin Taiwo as his new Chief of Staff.

Before this role, Taiwo served as the Deputy Chief of Staff.

Akinmade’s statement revealed that the governor presented the official appointment letter to Taiwo on Wednesday.

The statement indicated that the appointment was effective from December 18, 2024.

The governor congratulated Taiwo, emphasizing that the new position is well-earned.

Taiwo previously held the position of Commissioner for Culture and Tourism during Abiodun’s first term and was promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff before assuming his current role.

He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with a degree in Statistics and has since pursued advanced degrees, culminating in a Ph.D.