Komolafe Named New Head of Service in Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of Engr. Sunday Olanrewaju Komolafe as the new Head of Service in Ekiti State Civil Service.
Komolafe, until his new appointment, was the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transportation. “He succeeds Barrister Bamidele Agbede, who plans to retire from the State Civil Service on Friday, August 18th, after completing the mandatory 35 years of service.”
Also, Komolafe’s appointment as Head of Service takes effect from Monday, August 21, 2023, a statement by the government said.
Meanwhile, Governor Oyebanji has commended Barrister Agbede for his service to the state, especially his demonstrated brilliance, professionalism and exemplary leadership.
Which greatly helped in repositioning the State Civil Service for optimal service delivery. The Governor wished Agbede success in his future endeavour.
Komolafe, the new Head of Service holds a Second Class Upper degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ibadan. He is a chartered and registered Engineer with the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN)
He started his civil service career with the then Ondo State Civil Service in July 1989. He joined the Ekiti State Civil service in 1996 upon the creation of the state. He served as General Manager of the State Electricity Board between 2002 and 2014.
Komolafe, who hails from Omuo Ekiti, Ekiti East Local Government Area, was appointed Permanent Secretary in 2014. Prior to his appointment as Head of Service, He had served as Permanent secretary in several Ministries including: Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities (2014 – 2016); Office of the Deputy Governor (2016-2020); Ministry of Local Government Affairs (2020-2022); Ministry of Works and Transportation (2022- present).
