Lagos Assembly Confirms 22 Sanwo-Olu’s Nominees, Rejects 17

The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed 22 out of the 39 cabinet nominees presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

These nominees underwent thorough scrutiny and evaluation by an ad hoc committee headed by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Fatai Mojeed.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, presiding over the plenary, announced the confirmation following the comprehensive assessment conducted by the committee. He praised the committee for its diligent work and advised the confirmed nominees to remain focused on serving the populace of the State rather than catering to individual interests.

Obasa assured that the House’s dedication to the welfare of the State would persist, ensuring the best outcomes for its constituents.

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The confirmation process involved a voice vote, with each nominee’s name called out by Obasa.

Among the successfully confirmed nominees are Layode Ibrahim, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, Bola Olumegbon, Mr. Idris Aregbe, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, Mr. Moruf Fatai, Mr. Kayode Bolaji-Roberts, Engr. Abiola Olowu, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Dr Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya, Mr Yakub Alebiosu, Mr Lawal Pedro, Mr Tunbosun Alake, Mr Gbenga Oyerinde, Dr Adekunle Olayinka, Dr Jide Babatunde, Mr Afolabi Ayantayo, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, Mr Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, and Mr Abdulkabir Ogungbo.

However, the House declined approval for the following nominees: Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, Prof. Akin Abayomi, Mr. Yomi Oluyomi, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose, Ms. Barakat Bakare, Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, Engr. Olalere Odusote, Dr Rotimi Fashola, Mrs Bolaji Dada, Mr Sam Egube, Mr Olalekan Fatodu, Mrs Solape Hammond, Mr Mosopefolu George, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye, Mr Seun Osiyemi, Mr Rotimi Ogunwuyi, and Dr Olumide Oluyinka.

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