Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially notified the State House of Assembly of his plan to proceed on a one-month vacation from August 29 to September 29.
Newsonspot reports that in a letter addressed to the House, and read during an emergency plenary session presided over by Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin on Tuesday, the governor stated that his Deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal, will assume office as acting governor throughout the vacation period.
Governor Makinde’s action complies with Section 190(1) of the Nigerian Constitution, which requires governors to formally notify the legislature before proceeding on leave.
“I hereby transmit that during the period indicated above, the deputy governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, shall serve as acting governor. I shall resume duty upon my return from vacation on Monday, September 29,” Makinde wrote.
Speaker Ogundoyin assured of the House’s full support for the acting governor during the governor’s absence, reaffirming the Assembly’s commitment to constitutional order and continuity of governance.
With the notification and approval, Bayo Lawal is expected to take over responsibilities from August 29 until Makinde’s return.
