Ekiti gets new OPD Governing Council

From Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti
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Ekiti State Government has appointed the Onigogo of Igogo-Ekiti, Oba Sunday Adewunmi as the Chairman of Governing Council of the Office of the Public Defender (OPD).

Performing the inauguration in Ado-Ekiti, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state,  Mr. Olawale Fapohunda, explained that the government constituted the council as part of efforts to boost the services of OPD.

Fapohunda reiterated the commitment of the Fayemi-led administration to the welfare of the people, particularly the rights of the less privileged and indigent.

In his remarks, the Onigogo of Igogo and Chairman of the new Governing Council  on behalf of others promised to  justify the confidence reposed in them with diligence.

Other members of the Office of the Public Defender’s Governing Council are the Executive Secretary, Barr. Bolanle Wale-Awe, Chief Akinlade Ojo, Chief. (Mrs) Waye Oso, Barr. Bola Aruleba, representing and Mrs. Kikelomo Owolabi representing International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ekiti State chapter while Barr. Folorunso Ajayi will serve as the Secretary.