The Lagos State House of Assembly has ratified 22 cabinet nominees from a pool of 39 submitted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The confirmation came after a thorough and meticulous assessment of the nominees by an ad hoc committee led by Hon. Fatai Mojeed, the Chief Whip of the House.
Presiding over the plenary on Wednesday, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, expressed appreciation for the committee’s diligence in conducting the screening process.
He reminded the confirmed nominees of their duty to serve the people of the state rather than individual interests.
Assuring the public of the House’s continued dedication to the welfare of the state, Speaker Obasa conducted a voice vote, announcing the names of the approved nominees. Concurrently, the lawmakers declined approval for 17 of the nominees.
The confirmed list encompasses 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.
Conversely, the following individuals were not granted confirmation by the House: 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.