Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday 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 assembly, headed by the Chief Whip, Mojeed Fatai.
Before the confirmation of the nominees, Fatai said the committee conducted screening of the credentials and experience of each nominee, adding that they were all capable of holding government offices.
A lawmaker, Sa’ad Olumoh, said the nominees ‘’are round pegs in round holes.”
He added that the nominees’ impressive credentials and professional expertise made them the ideal candidates for their roles.
Besides LASIEC, the house has also approved nominations for the Office of the State Auditor-General, General Manager of Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB) and Executive Secretary of Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF).
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The confirmed appointees are as follows:
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; Oladele Adekanye – member.
For the Office of the Auditor-General, Mr. Adetola Muyiwa John was confirmed, while Balogun Kamaldeen Abiodun Temidayo, an engineer, was confirmed as the General Manager, Lagos State Electricity Board.
Also, Mrs. Feyisayo Alayande was confirmed as Executive Secretary, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund.
Deputy Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, who presided over the plenary, confirmed the nominees, saying the development underscored the assembly’s commitment to enhancing governance and delivering quality leadership across Lagos State.