Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Lolade Oke-Olutola as the new Director-General of the State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA).
This appointment, effective immediately, comes as Mrs. Oke-Olutola steps into her new role, taking over from Mr. Ayokunnumi Aribidara, who has been reassigned to the Governor’s Office as the Special Advisor on Policy Coordination.
Mrs. Oke-Olutola brings to this key position a wealth of experience in the financial sector, spanning over 15 years and encompassing various sectors. Her expertise extends to market dynamics, statutory regulations, and Public Private Partnership.
A graduate of the University of Ilorin in Kwara State and the Metropolitan School of Business and Management in the United Kingdom, she holds the distinction of being a Certified Treasury Manager from the New York Institute of Finance in New York, USA.
Prior to her current appointment, Mrs. Oke-Olutola served as the Director-General of the Oyo State Investment and Public Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPA), where she skillfully managed the state’s portfolio and spearheaded its PPP initiatives.
This appointment reflects the commitment to bringing seasoned professionals on board to steer Ekiti’s development and investment promotion initiatives under the leadership of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
