Makinde Appoints Botswana Citizen as Special Adviser

Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has appointed a Botswana Citizen, Ms. Neo Tlhaselo as Special Adviser on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) & International Trade.

The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the governor’s Chief of Staff, Honourable Segun Ogunwuyi.


Ms Tlhaselo is a business development expert and media entrepreneur.

In this role, Tlhaselo, who is the founding Director of Conversation with Africa and The Business KRAAL, will promote trade and investment between Oyo State and members of the AfCFTA as well as the global community.

While congratulating her on the appointment, Governor Makinde urged her to work for the actualisation of the Roadmap to Sustainable Development 2023 – 2027 and the development of Oyo State as a whole.

Ms Tlhaselo will now serve as the Special Adviser on African Continental Free Tade Area and International Trade to the governor.