Lagos Assembly confirms 12 nominees for state commissions

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed 12 nominees forwarded by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for appointment into two commissions and an agency.

The confirmation followed the presentation of a report by the 12-member Screening Committee chaired by Mr Fatai Mojeed during plenary.

Presenting the report, Mojeed said the committee carefully assessed the nominees based on their credentials, appearance, performance and comportment.

“The committee’s recommendations are subject to the consideration and approval of the whole House,” he said.

Following the presentation, the Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, subjected the recommendations to a voice vote.

The lawmakers unanimously adopted the committee’s report and confirmed all 12 nominees for the respective commissions and agency.

The confirmed nominees include Mr Murusiq Durosimi and Mr Ahmed Seriki as members of the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission.

For the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency Board, the Assembly confirmed former Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Yetunde Longe.

The House also confirmed Mr Goriola Oyenusi, Mr Bode Makinde, Mr Adekunle Adelaja and Mr Opeyemi Adetunji as members of the LNSA Board.

For the Lagos State Audit Service Commission, the Assembly confirmed Mrs Kikelomo Dawodu and Mrs Bukola Ogunowo.

Other confirmed members of the Audit Service Commission are Mrs Omotayo Gbajabiamila-Olamona, Mr Bowale Shosimi and Mr Sunday Kappo.

The confirmation followed the lawmakers’ consideration of the screening report submitted by the committee after its assessment of the nominees.

The Assembly’s action was in accordance with its constitutional and statutory responsibilities regarding appointments requiring legislative confirmation.

The confirmation enables the nominees to proceed with their respective responsibilities in strengthening administration, neighbourhood safety and public financial accountability across Lagos State.