Governor Sanwo-Olu submits a new roster of commissioner candidates.

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has submitted a fresh list of commissioner-nominees for review and approval by the legislative assembly.

Notably, the list includes notable figures such as the former State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, and Gbenga Omotoso. 

This updated list follows a recent meeting between the Governor’s Advisory Committee, the Governor himself, and the Speaker of the legislative assembly. It is worth noting that a few days ago, the lawmakers had rejected seventeen out of thirty-nine nominees initially put forward for confirmation. 

This decision elicited diverse reactions from the public, prompting Speaker Obasa to issue a cautionary statement to those contemplating an attack on the legislative house due to the non-confirmation of the nominees. 

The new nominees are 

1. Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen
2. Mr. Oluwaseun Oriyomi Osiyemi
3. Prof. Akinola Emmanuel Abayomi
4. Engr. Olalere Odusote
5. Dr. Oluwarotimi Omotola Wahab Fashola
6. Mrs. Folashade Kaosarat Ambrose-Medem
7. Mr. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe
8. Mr. Samuel Egube
9. Hon. Tolani Sule Akibu
10. Mrs. Bolaji Cecelia Dada
11. Mrs. Barakat Akande Bakare
12. Mr. Olugbenga Omotoso
13. Mr. Mosopefolu George
14. Yekini Nurudeen Agbaje
15. Dr. Olumide Oluyinka
16. Mr. Abayomi Samson Oluyomi
17. Dr. Iyabode Oyeyemi Ayoola
18. Hon. Sola Shakirudeen Giwa

Formers commissioners in the new list 

The new list of nominees contains five names that were earlier rejected by the State House of Assembly earlier. They are; Gbenga Omotoso (Information and strategy), Akin Abayomi (Health) , Sam Egube (Economic planning and budget) and others.  

The Governor’s message 

The new nominees were read on the floor of the House in a letter sent by the Governor where he urged members of the house to “assess these nominees for clearance.” 

He also stated that the formation of the State Executive council is important in guaranteeing the prosperity of the state. 

• In his words, “The successful formation of the state executive council is a crucial step in our collective to ensure a just, equitable and prosperous Lagos state,”