The Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, PhD, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect.
Ogunwuyi’s resignation was contained in a letter dated October 12, 2026, and addressed to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde.
In the letter, Ogunwuyi wrote:
“I respectfully write to resign my appointment as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Oyo State, with effect from today, 12th October, 2026.”
He described his service to the government and people of Oyo State as a great honour and deeply fulfilling, noting that he was privileged to be part of the exceptional team that delivered the remarkable achievements of the Makinde administration.
“Serving the Government and the good people of Oyo State has been a great honour. It has been deeply fulfilling to be part of the exceptional team that has worked relentlessly to deliver the remarkable achievements of this administration.
“I remain immensely proud of what we have collectively accomplished in advancing the growth, development and prosperity of our dear State,” the letter reads in part.
Ogunwuyi added that he took the decision with profound gratitude and expressed confidence in the continued progress of Oyo State.
He conveyed his highest esteem and unwavering loyalty to Oyo State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Ogunwuyi, a former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives, was first appointed Chief of Staff in July 2021 after serving as Executive Assistant on Investment and later as Director-General of the Oyo State Investment and Public-Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA).
