Ondo State Governor, Dr. Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of a new board for the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), signaling a renewed focus on development in the oil-producing mandate areas.
Prince Biyi Olaleye Poroye has been named Executive Chairman, with Malam Marlon Ogbaro as Executive Director, Finance, and Dr. Olujimi Kufo as Executive Director, Projects.
Nine other part-time, non-executive members have also been appointed, representing various professional backgrounds and the three senatorial districts of the state.
Non-Executive (part-time) Members:
- Mr. Ola Judah
- Egnr Raphael Adegboye
- Mrs Ronke Bejamin Efurubu
- Mr. Adeyemi Abiye Esq.
- Hon. Bayo Anifowose
- Mr. Lawrence Tibiebi Steven
- Hon. Aderonke Oladun – Rep, South Senatorial.
- Mrs Grace Abebi Aruwajoye – Rep, North Senatorial
- Mr Dele Adenuoye – Rep, Central Senatorial
The Governor charged the new board to build on existing achievements and align with the administration’s OUR EASE Agenda to improve the lives of residents in the oil-producing communities.
The appointments were announced in a statement by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on June 6, 2025.
