Comrade Sikiru Bayo Titilola-Sodo has formally resigned his appointment as the Special Adviser on Labour Matters to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, in order to pursue his aspiration to serve the people of Oyo State as the next Governor after the 2027 gubernatorial election.
The decision to step down from his position reflects his commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency, accountability, and democratic participation, while allowing him to fully dedicate his time and energy to engaging with the people across the length and breadth of Oyo State.
In announcing his resignation, Comrade Titilola-Sodo expressed appreciation to Governor Seyi Makinde for the confidence reposed in him and for the opportunity to serve in an administration committed to the growth and development of Oyo State.
“I am grateful to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, for giving me the opportunity to serve as Special Adviser on Labour Matters. It has been an honour to contribute my quota to the progress of our dear state and to work with an administration that has made significant strides in governance and infrastructural development,” he stated.
Comrade Titilola-Sodo noted that his extensive career in public service and labour leadership has adequately prepared him for the enormous responsibility of leading Oyo State. His experience spans service as a Principal Officer in the Local Government Service of Oyo State where he traversed the various zones of the State, President of the Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Permanent Secretary, and Special Adviser on Labour Matters.
According to him, these experiences have equipped him with the administrative competence, leadership capacity, and people-oriented approach necessary to drive sustainable development and inclusive governance.
He further emphasized that Oyo State possesses immense economic and human potential to rival leading states in Nigeria in terms of infrastructure, industrialisation, education, agriculture, healthcare, and job creation.
“I firmly believe that Oyo State has all it takes to compete favourably with the best-performing states in the federation. With visionary leadership, prudent management of resources, and inclusive governance, we can unlock greater prosperity for our people.”
Comrade Titilola-Sodo assured the people that, if entrusted with the mandate in 2027, his administration would ensure equitable distribution of developmental projects across all geopolitical zones of the state, promoting balanced growth and ensuring that no community is left behind.
He pledged to champion policies that prioritize security, workers’ welfare, agriculture, youth empowerment, women’s inclusion, rural development, economic expansion, and improved social services for all residents of Oyo State.
As he embarks on this new political journey, Comrade Titilola-Sodo called on the good people of Oyo State, stakeholders, and supporters to join him in building a greater, more prosperous, and united state where opportunities abound for every citizen.
He reaffirmed his commitment to selfless service, integrity, and people-centred leadership, expressing confidence that together, Oyo State can achieve unprecedented progress and become a model of excellence in governance.
