The Lagos State House of Assembly has officially confirmed 15 out of the 18 nominees presented in the second list by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for ratification and confirmation.
This decision marks a notable shift from the initial screening process.
Among the prominent figures successfully confirmed by the Assembly are the former Commissioners for Health and Information and Strategy, Professor Akin Abayomi and Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, respectively. Notably, both nominees had faced rejection during the initial screening.
However, on this occasion, the Assembly opted to reject former Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Sam Egube, who had also been previously rejected in the first list submitted by Governor Sanwo-Olu.
Likewise, the former Commissioner for Energy, Engr. Olalere Odusote, faced a second rejection by the Assembly.
In an additional decision, the House chose to defer the confirmation process for a new nominee, Tolani Akibu, indicating further deliberation.
The 15 individuals who have now been officially confirmed as cabinet-member-designates are Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Prof. Akin Abayomi, Dr. Oluwarotimi Fashola, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medem, Mrs. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, Mrs. Bolaji Dada, Mrs. Barakat Bakare, Mr. Olugbenga Omotosho, Mr. Mosopefoluwa George, Dr. Yekini Agbaje, Dr. Olumide Oluyinka, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, Dr. Iyabode Ayoola, and Sola Giwa.