Lagos Assembly Approves 22 Commissioner-Nominees, Declines 17

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BREAKING NEWS: Lagos State House of Assembly Confirms 22 Commissioners

In a significant development, the Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed 22 out of the 39 commissioner-nominees presented for screening by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The announcement was made by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa.

The confirmation came after an extensive and thorough screening process conducted by an ad-hoc committee led by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Fatai Mojeed. Each nominee was mentioned by Dr. Obasa, and the confirmation was carried out through a voice vote.

However, it is worth noting that the lawmakers rejected 17 of the nominees, demonstrating the rigorous evaluation process followed by the House.

Among the confirmed commissioner-nominees are Hon. Layode Ibrahim, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, and Dr. Dolapo Fasawe. Other confirmed nominees include Hon. Bola Olumegbon, Mr. Idris Aregbe, and Ms. Abisola Ruth Olusanya. The comprehensive list of confirmed nominees can be found below:

1. Hon. Layode Ibrahim
2. Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende
3. Dr. Dolapo Fasawe
4. Hon. Bola Olumegbon
5. Mr. Idris Aregbe
6. Ms. Abisola Ruth Olusanya
7. Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai
8. Mr. Kayode Bolaji-Roberts
9. Engr. Abiola Olowu
10. Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
11. Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya
12. Mr. Yakub Adedayo Alebiosu
13. Mr. Lawal Pedro SAN
14. Mr. Tunbosun Alake
15. Mr. Gbenga Oyerinde
16. Dr. Adekunle Olayinka
17. Dr. Jide Babatunde
18. Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo
19. Mr. Tokunbo Wahab
20. Mr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu
21. Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun
22. Mr. Abdulkabir Ogungbo

On the other hand, the rejected nominees include Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and Mr. Yomi Oluyomi. The list of rejected nominees is as follows:

1. Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo
2. Prof. Akin Abayomi
3. Mr. Yomi Oluyomi
4. Mrs. Folashade Ambrose
5. Ms. Barakat Bakare
6. Mr. Gbenga Omotosho
7. Engr. Olalere Odusote
8. Dr. Rotimi Fashola
9. Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada
10. Mr. Sam Egube
11. Mr. Olalekan Fatodu
12. Mrs. Solape Hammond
13. Mr. Mosopefolu George
14. Engr. Aramide Adeyoye
15. Mr. Seun Osiyemi
16. Mr. Rotimi Ogunwuyi
17. Dr. Olumide Oluyinka

This confirmation process represents a significant milestone for the Lagos State government as it finalizes its roster of commissioners who will play key roles in steering the development and progress of the state.

Stay tuned for more updates on this story.