People's Head of Service Bows Out of Oyo Civil Service
... We Will Miss Her - Forum of Permanent Secretaries By Abiodun Atilola, Ibadan As May 2026 approaches, the corridors of the Oyo State Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, prepare to bid farewell to a titan of public administration, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni, the Oyo State Head of Service (HOS), is set to transition into retirement, leaving behind a legacy defined by structural reform, meritocracy and unwavering commitment to the Pacesetter State ethos. The career impact and transformative leadership of a woman who bridged the gap between traditional bureaucracy and modern governance. When Mrs. Olubunmi Oni assumed office in May 2023 with a funfair to the Office of the Head of Service. she did so with a clear mandate to professionalize the workforce and align it with the "Omituntun 2.0" vision of Governor Seyi Makinde. Her tenure has been characterized by the philosophy that a state is only as efficient as its civil service. One of her most significant con...