Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a new list of commissioner nominees to the House of Assembly, HeraldNG report.
Names on the new commissioner nominees list include former state commissioner for health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, Gbenga Omotosho, Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen, Mr. Oluwaseun Oriyomi Osiyemi, Engr. Olalere Odusote
Dr. Oluwarotimi Omotola Wahab Fashola, Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Ambrose-Medem, Mr. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe, Mr. Samuel Egube, Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu, Mrs. Bolaji Cecelia Dada, Mrs. Barakat Akande Bakare, Mr. Olugbenga Omotoso, Mr. Mosopefolu George, Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje, Dr. Olumide Oluyinka, Mr. Abayomi Samson Oluyomi, Dr. Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola, Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa.
Prior to the Speaker’s comment, the Clerk of the House, Barrister Olalekan Onafeko, read a letter from the governor listing the names presented.
In the letter, Governor Sanwo-Olu said some of the names were represented while new names were added.
Titled: ‘Forwarding of Official List of Nominees for Appointment as Commissioners and Special Advisers’, the letter thanked the Speaker and members of the House for their diligence and commitment in relation to the recent screening and confirmation of 22 nominees.
“Your rigorous assessment of these nominees in adherence to your constitutional obligations demonstrates your dedication to ensuring a competent and effective council,” Sanwo-Olu said.
New list for Governor’s nominees as read by the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko . pic.twitter.com/pmmahEBQgJ
— LagosHouseOfAssembly (@lshaofficial) September 4, 2023
The governor said after careful consideration of the 17 names that were rejected, “I have decided to represent a list of nominees which includes a balanced selection of previously presented and new individuals.
“This list represents a broad political spectrum and diverse backgrounds reflective of the rich diversity of our lovely state.”
The governor said he is confident that the new nominees would bring fresh ideas that would help the growth and progress of Lagos.