…As Sanwo-Olu Sends Names
The Lagos State House of Assembly will on Tuesday commence the screening of a second batch of nominees sent to it by the state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, urged the screening committee, led by Hon. Fatai Mojeed to ensure a thorough screening process and report to the House on Thursday.
Prior to the Speaker’s comment, the Clerk of the House, Barrister Olalekan Onafeko, had 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: ‘Fowarding 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.
The letter further reads, “Your rigorous accessment of these nominees in adherence to your constitutional obligations demonstrates your dedication to ensuring a competent and effective council.”
The governor said that 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 expressed confidence that the new nominees would bring fresh ideas that would help the growth and progress of Lagos.
He urged the House to screen the nominees for clearance.
The new nominees include: Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen; Mr. Oluwaseun Oriyomi Osiyemi; Prof. Akinola Emmanuel Abayomi;
Engr. Olalere Odusote;
Dr. Oluwarotimi Omotola Wahab Fashola; Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Ambrose-Medem; Mr. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe; Mr. Samuel Egube and Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu.
Others are: 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; and Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa.
Meanwhile, the House of Assembly has resolved to review the performance of the 2023 budget in preparation for the presentation of the 2024 budget estimate by Governor Sanwo-Olu.
Recall that the House had approved N1.768 trillion for the year 2023.
Speaker Obasa urged the Budget Review Committee, headed by Hon. Sa’ad Olumo, to ensure a proper review and make its report available to the House.
