Lateef Idowu Oyeleke
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Lateef Idowu Oyeleke has been serving as commissioner for special duties of Oyo State since June 15, 2026, under the Peoples Democratic Party Party.
👤 About Lateef Idowu Oyeleke
Dr Lateef Idowu Oyeleke was sworn in as Commissioner for Special Duties on 15 June 2026, as part of Governor Makinde's cabinet reshuffle which also saw a new Head of Service appointed.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Lateef Idowu Oyeleke |
| Title / Role | Commissioner for Special Duties |
| State | Oyo State |
| Party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| In office since | June 15, 2026 |
| Geopolitical zone | SW |
🏛 Role & Ministry — Special Duties
Lateef Idowu Oyeleke serves as a member of the Oyo State Executive Council under Governor the Governor. As Commissioner for Special Duties, the office oversees policy and administration of the Special Duties 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. Lateef Idowu Oyeleke was appointed on June 15, 2026.
📊 Oyo State — Key Facts
| State | Oyo State |
| Capital | Ibadan |
| Zone | SW |
| Population | 8,200,000 |
| Ministry | Special Duties |
| Appointed | June 15, 2026 |