- Ondo State governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa appointed Seyi Law as SSA
- Seyi Law extends his gratitude to the Governor for the appointment
- Netizens react to the recent appointment of the comedian
Popular Nigerian comedian Oluwaseyi Aletile, otherwise known as Seyi Law, has appreciated the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for appointing him as Senior Special Assistant on entertainment and tourism.
In an appreciation letter titled Acceptance and Appreciation Message by Oluwaseyitan Lawrence Aletile as SSA to Ondo State Governor on Entertainment and Tourism, comedian Seyi Law expressed his gratitude for the consideration and how significant the role is for him.
The statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) page on July 29 reads in part, I am deeply honoured and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Senior Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor of Entertainment and Tourism.
This appointment is not only a recognition of my contributions to the entertainment industry but also a testament to the trust and confidence that His Excellency, the Governor, has placed in me.
To the people of Ondo State, I am here to serve you with dedication and integrity. Our state is rich in culture, talent and natural beauty. I believe that together, we can elevate our entertainment and tourism sections to new heights. This will not only provide more opportunities for our talented individuals but also boost the local economy and showcase our state on a global stage.
The 41-year-old comedian also extended his appreciation to friends, family and colleagues, noting their immense support throughout his career.
Closing his letter, he expressed his open-mindedness and willingness to work with the appropriate stakeholders to effectively deliver his role.
Meanwhile, Seyi Law’s appointment was made through an official statement from the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, requiring him to start with immediate effect.
Adeniyan, in the released statement, disclosed that Seyi Law’s appointment was geared towards smooth service to the people of Ondo and also to enhance the governance of the state.
Netizens' reactions to Seyi Law’s SSA appointment
Many have congratulated the renowned comedian for his new appointment, some suggesting what he should focus on in the state and others attributed his appointment to the close relationship with the President. See some of them below as compiled by TheRadar.
@Sisterliano said, “Congratulations to you sir once again, THE LEGENDARY.”
@Mazipita wrote, “Na so. Tinubu supports don dey collect Appointment upandan.”
@cbngov_akin1 said, “Congratulations, brother Mi. Commissioner NEXT after election. Na so we both agreed in November.”
@XOghre said, “Congratulations to you. This is to encourage everyone here that has been engaging in tribal hate and division to keep hitting hard everyday. The people in the APC government are seeing you all. Keep working. Keep tweeting hate and tribal sentiment! Yorubas Ronu ooo. Izighe!!”
@winifred1 commented, “Finally f00lry don pay off.”
@SuperSlimEli said, “We all knew that this is the reason why you were all loud and willing to throw everyone under the bus. Hunger hit you then you threw away all sense of reasoning.”
@abdullahayofel said, “Congratulations Sir.”
Toyin Abraham: Comedian Seyi Law writes Netflix, defends actress over allegations
Earlier, TheRadar reported that in response to the social media defamation saga trending about Nigerian actress Toyin Abraham, Comedian Seyi Law stood up for her with a letter to the popular streaming platform Netflix.
The letter titled “Say No to Social Media Abuse and Harassment” pointed out that there is targeted abuse of the Alakada crooner on social media. However, he noted that many of the incidents are currently reported and responded to by the Nigerian Police.