Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the appointment of eight special advisers.
The announcement was made by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
Oyebode said the appointments were made to give the new administration the desired solid foundation and move the state forward.
The Chief Press Secretary said the new special advisers were of cabinet rank.
The Special Advisers are;  Mr Niyi Adebayo, Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management; Mrs Tayo Adeola, Investment, Trade, and Industry.
Others are: Ebenezer Boluwade, Agriculture and Food Security; Kofoworola Aderiye, Education, Science and Technology; Chief Jide Awe, Political and Inter-Party Affairs; Tope Ogunleye, Bureau of Special Project; Seun Fakuade, Governance, Reforms and Innovation; and Yinka Oyebode, Media and Strategy/Chief Press Secretary.
According to the statement the Governor urged the appointees to see their appointments as an opportunity to contribute their time, talent, and expertise to the overall development of the State.
The special advisers will be sworn-in on Friday.
Oyebode said General Ebenezer Ogundana has been re-appointed as Security Adviser to the Governor, with immediate effect.