Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has relieved the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Toyin Balogun, of her appointment as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle.

According to The Guardian Nigeria, Makinde redeployed Alhaja Faosat Joke Sanni to head the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion with immediate effect. Sanni replaces Balogun, whom the governor thanked for her service and wished success in her future endeavours.

Sanni previously served as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion between 2019 and 2023 before being moved to the Ministry of Special Duties. She was later redeployed to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperative prior to her latest appointment.

The reshuffle follows other recent appointments by the governor. On Tuesday, Makinde forwarded the name of Dr. Olabode Taiwo Ladipo, the Permanent Secretary for General Administration, to the Oyo State House of Assembly for confirmation as a commissioner.

The governor also appointed Arc. Ifeoluwa Akande as Chairman of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport Upgrade Committee, Honourable Isola Abiodun Adekunle as Executive Adviser on Intra-Party Affairs, and Hon. Oladejo Emmanuel Oladokun as a Part-Time Member of the Local Government Service Commission.

A statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, said the appointments and redeployment took effect from July 1, 2026.

Makinde congratulated the newly appointed officials and urged them to carry out their responsibilities with dedication, loyalty and commitment.