Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has praised the appointment of Senator Dayo Adeyeye as Chairman of the Board of the Nigeria Port Authority (NPA).
Ekiti News reports that the appointment of Senator Adeyeye was announced on Friday.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday, Governor Oyebanji thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment.
The Governor also expressed gratitude to the President for the appointments of other Ekiti indigenes, particularly the recent appointments to the Governing Councils of Higher Institutions in the country.
Governor Oyebanji described the appointment of the former Minister of State for Works as well-deserved, highlighting Senator Dayo Adeyeye’s reputation as a respected politician, strategist, and seasoned administrator.
He noted that Adeyeye has had a distinguished career in the media and legal practice before excelling in various public service roles.
The Governor expressed confidence that Senator Adeyeye would excel in his new role, citing his pedigree as an experienced public servant and administrator with a strong track record of excellent service delivery.
Governor Oyebanji said, “We thank the President, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment of Senator Adeyeye, who we all know as a thoroughbred professional, a thinker and an astute manager of men and materials, and who has also paid his dues in the private sector, law practice, pro democracy advocacy and in the public service at the state and national levels.
“We also thank the President for appointment of other Ekiti indigenes into various positions, especially the recent appointments into the governing councils of institutions of higher learning.
“Hearty congratulations to my dear brother, Senator Adeyeye for this call to serve in a new capacity. No doubt, he is a seasoned administrator and a man of immense capacity. I have no doubt in my mind that he would make an appreciable impact on the new assignment. I wish him well and pray for God’s speed.”