The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointments of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for the state Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and other agencies.
The Deputy Speaker, Mrs Mojisola Meranda, revealed this at an emergency plenary on Tuesday.
Meranda said the development underscored the Assembly’s commitment to enhancing governance and delivering quality leadership across the state.
“The confirmed appointees include Justice Okikiolu Ighile (Rtd.) – Chairman; Mr Samson Ajibade – member; Dr Oluwo Durojaiye – member; Dr Olumide Metilelu – member; Dapo Aileru – member; and Mr Oladele Adekanye – member.
“Apart from LASIEC, the House also 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),” Meranda said.
Mr Adetola Muyiwa John was confirmed for the Office of the Auditor-General, while Mr Kamaldeen Abiodun-Balogun was confirmed as General Manager, Lagos State Electricity Board.
Also, Mrs Feyisayo Alayande was confirmed as Executive Secretary, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund.
According to Meranda, their confirmation followed the screening of the candidates by a 12-man ad-hoc committee of the House headed by the Chief Whip, Mr Mojeed Fatai.
Earlier, Fatai said the committee conducted a thorough screening of each nominee’s credentials and experiences, adding that they were all capable of holding government offices.
Similarly, Mr Sa’ad Olumoh, a member of the House, said the nominees were “round pegs in round holes.”
He added that the nominees’ impressive credentials and professional expertise make them the ideal candidates for their respective roles.
