Yemi Obafemi
The Lagos State House of Assembly has rejected 17 significant number Commissioner nominees presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The Lagos State House of Assembly confirmed only 22 out of the 39 cabinet nominees presented by Governor Sanwo-Olu.
Among the rejected nominees is the former Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso; the former Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi; and the former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Sam Egube, among others.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over this pivotal session, emphasized that the confirmation process had been rigorous and meticulous.
Obasa, while addressing the confirmed nominees, said their primary duty is to serve the people of Lagos State and their loyalty should be to the public and not to individuals.
Speaking further, he assured the citizens that the House would continue to work diligently in the best interests of the state
The nominees underwent thorough scrutiny by an ad-hoc committee led by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Fatai Mojeed.
The confirmation process involved a voice vote, with Dr. Obasa calling out each of the confirmed names.
The confirmed nominees for commissioner and special positions are:
Hon. Layode Ibrahim
Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende
Dr. Dolapo Fasawe
Hon. Bola Olumegbon
Mr. Idris Aregbe
Ms. Abisola Ruth Olusanya
Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai
Mr. Kayode Bolaji-Roberts
Engr. Abiola Olowu
Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih- Awokoya
Mr. Yakub Adedayo Alebiosu
Mr. Lawal Pedro SAN
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
Mr. Abdulkabir Ogungbo
Those who failed to make the list
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 Cecilia Dada
Mr. Sam Egube
Mr. Olalekan Fatodu
Mrs. Solape Hammond
Mr. Mosopefolu George
Engr. Aramide Adeyoye
Mr. Seun Osiyemi
Mr. Rotimi Ogunwuyi
Dr. Olumide Oluyinka
