The new deputy governor of Oyo state, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has taken the oath of office.
After taking the oaths of allegiance and office, which were administered by the state Chief Judge, he was sworn in by Justice Muktair Abimbola SAN.
Governor Makinde in his speech at the swearing-in event urged the new deputy governor to take the welfare of the people of Oyo state as his priority.
Lawal’s appointment came hours after the state House of Assembly impeached the former Deputy Governor of the state, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan, for misconduct and misappropriation of funds among other allegations, levelled against him.
