Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos and Benue states, Mr. Fatai Owoseni, has been appointed by Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde as special adviser on security matters.
The governor, in a statement by his chief press secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, approved the appointment, which took effect from August 1.
The statement indicated that Owoseni’s appointment falls in line with the recognition of security as one of the four pillars of the Makinde administration in the state.
Governor Makinde also promised to unveil a new security architecture for the state before his first 100 days in office.
In the letter of appointment, the governor wished Owoseni, who has been working as a security consultant since his retirement from the police after 35 years of meritorious service, success in his new assignment.
Governor Makinde also urged Owoseni to discharge his duties with absolute loyalty and dedication.
Owoseni was born August 17, 1962 and retired from the Nigeria Police as CP earlier this year.
Owoseni, a holder of a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of Benin and a Diploma in Police Management (DPM) from the University of Jos, as well as several certificates in police and professional courses at the local and international levels, began his police career in the early 80s. He rose through the ranks as an Inspector of Police and became the CP in charge of General Investigations at the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCIID), Abuja.
