Lagos assembly confirms 12 nominees for state commissions, boards

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The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed 12 nominees forwarded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for appointment to two commissions and a state agency board.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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