The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, 31 December, 2024 confirmed the appointments of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for the state Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and other agencies.
The appointments followed the screening of the candidates by a 12-man ad-hoc committee of the House headed by the Chief Whip, Mojeed Fatai.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House Assembly, Eromosele Ebhomele.
According to him, just before the confirmation of the nominees, Fatai said the committee conducted a thorough screening of the nominees, adding that they are all capable of holding government offices.
Adding his voice, a member of the House, Sa’ad Olumoh, said the nominees are “round pegs in round holes.” He added that their impressive credentials and professional expertise make them the ideal candidates for their respective roles.
Apart from LASIEC, the House approved nominations for the Office of the State Auditor-General; the General Manager of the Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB), and the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF).
For LASIEC, the confirmed appointees include Hon. Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile (Rtd.) – Chairman; Samson Ajibade – member; Oluwo Akin Durojaiye – member; Dr. Metilelu Olumide Olusola – member; Aileru Abeeb Dapo – member; Hon. Oladele Adekanye – member.
For the Office of the Auditor-General, Adetola Muyiwa John was confirmed while Balogun Kamaldeen Abiodun Temidayo was confirmed as the General Manager of the Lagos State Electricity Board.
Also, Feyisayo Alayande was confirmed as Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund.
The Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, who presided over the plenary, confirmed the nominees, adding that the development underscores the Assembly’s commitment to enhancing governance and delivering quality leadership across Lagos State.
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