The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of Dr Olufolake Olomojobi as the new Head of Service for the State Civil Service Commission.
Olomojobi’s appointment was contained in a statement signed by Yinka Oyebode, the Special Adviser (Media) to Oyebanji, on Thursday, in Ekiti.
According to the statement, her appointment takes effect on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
Until her appointment, Olomojobi was the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education.
She takes over from Sunday Komolafe who is billed to retire from the State Civil Service on July 1, 2024, upon attaining the mandatory 35 years in service.
The statement partly read, “Dr Olomojobi’s appointment as Head of Service takes effect from Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
“Dr Olomojobi, the new Head of Service, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, (1994). She also holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Lagos, Akoka (2000); and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ado-Ekiti (now Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti) in 2005.
“She has received several trainings in health management from renowned institutions including the Royal Institute of Public Health Administration, Rocester, London (2005); Harvard University School of Public Health/ WBI, Washington DC, USA; World Bank Institute, Wahington DC, USA. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Health Economics, Policy and Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom. (2017).
“Dr Olomojobi started her career with the Ekiti State Civil Service as Assistant Director, Primary Health Care and Disease Control in May 2001. She served in different capacities in the State’s Ministry of Health before her elevation to the position of Permanent Secretary in 2013.”
The statement added that before her appointment, Olomojobi had served in various capacities in the state civil service.
“Before her new appointment as Head of Service, Dr Olomojobi had served as Permanent Secretary in several ministries including the Ministry of Health (2013-2016); Hospital Management Board (2016-2018); Ministry of Health and Human Services (2018-2021); and Ministry of Education (2021 till date).
“Born on September 20, 1971, Dr Olomojobi, who hails from Otun-Ekiti in Moba Local Government Area, is a recipient of the National Productivity Centre’s Award of Excellence in Leadership and Productivity. She is a member of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and Pioneer President of, Ekiti State Medical Women Association of Nigeria,” it added.
