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Historic Appointment of First Female SSG Overshadowed by Low Cabinet Parity in Oyo First Term
Jan 03, 2021
Historic Appointment of First Female SSG Overshadowed by Low Cabinet Parity in Oyo First Term

As the first term reached its conclusion in May 2023, the final review of the state’s executive structure highlighted a persistent gender imbalance.  Despite the administration's rhetoric of inclusion, the composition of the State Executive Council had not changed significantly since its inauguration, with women holding only the portfolios for Women Affairs and Local Government/Chieftaincy Matters for the majority of the term.   Throughout 2021 and 2022, the administration focused on diversifying its appointments within boards and agencies. Several women were appointed to the management teams of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), where they took on roles in planning, research, and standard assurance.  The term’s most significant milestone occurred in late 2019 and early 2020. Shortly after his inauguration, the Governor fulfilled a major symbolic promise by appointing Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun as the first female Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in Oyo State's history. This was followed by the appointment of two female commissioners to the inaugural cabinet.   These early actions were seen as a signal of a new era for women in governance; however, as the term progressed, the momentum for further high-level female appointments slowed, leaving the administration with a "historic but limited" record on gender inclusion as it prepared for the 2023 transition.

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