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Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources — Oyo State

Temilolu Seun Ashamu

● Currently in Office
🏛 Oyo 🏳️ Peoples Democratic Party 📅 Jan 2026 – Present

📅 Tenure in Office

Jan 2026 – Present
7 months

Temilolu Seun Ashamu has been serving as commissioner for energy and mineral resources of Oyo State since January 5, 2026, under the Peoples Democratic Party Party.

👤 About Temilolu Seun Ashamu

Barr. Temilolu Seun Ashamu was redeployed from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in January 2026. He was originally sworn in as Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources in the first cabinet (2023), then briefly moved to Environment, before being redeployed back to Energy.

📋 Personal Information

Full nameTemilolu Seun Ashamu
Title / RoleCommissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources
StateOyo State
PartyPeoples Democratic Party
In office sinceJanuary 5, 2026
Geopolitical zoneSW

🏛 Role & Ministry — Energy and Mineral Resources

Temilolu Seun Ashamu serves as a member of the Oyo State Executive Council under Governor the Governor. As Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, the office oversees policy and administration of the Energy and Mineral Resources sector in Oyo State.

State commissioners are the state-level equivalent of federal ministers. They are nominated by the governor, screened by the State House of Assembly and serve at the governor's pleasure. Temilolu Seun Ashamu was appointed on January 5, 2026.

📊 Oyo State — Key Facts

StateOyo State
CapitalIbadan
ZoneSW
Population8,200,000
MinistryEnergy and Mineral Resources
AppointedJanuary 5, 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Temilolu Seun Ashamu is the current commissioner of Oyo State, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, in office since January 5, 2026.
The full name is Temilolu Seun Ashamu.
Temilolu Seun Ashamu became commissioner of Oyo State on January 5, 2026.
Temilolu Seun Ashamu is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party.