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Sunday, August 17, 2025

Gov Oyebanji sacks microcredit, enterprise development chairman

“The removal, which was a result of gross misconduct and dereliction of duty, is with immediate effect,” said the government.

• August 17, 2025
Biodun Oyebanji
Biodun Oyebanji

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has relieved Abayomi Olumide of his position as chairman of the Microcredit and Enterprise Development Agency.

This was announced in a statement on Sunday.

“The removal, which was a result of gross misconduct and dereliction of duty, is with immediate effect.

“The sacked chairman has also been directed to hand over all government properties in his custody to the agency,” the statement said.

(NAN)

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