The Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed the 18 commissioner-nominees forwarded by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, according to the Speaker, David Oleyelogun.
Oleyelogun who doubles as the Chairman of the Selection Committee, said the nominees were confirmed after “a thorough scrutiny”.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the report of the committee was later present to the House which unanimously adopted and confirmed the nominees.
Those cleared as commissioners include: Ojogo Donald, Ese Ondo; Olowolabi Yemi, Idanre; Wahab Adegbenro, Ifedore; Funso Esan, ilaje; Wale Akinterinwa, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo; Emmanuel Igbasan, Irele; Olurimisi Ismaila, Odigbo; Femi Agagu, Okitipupa; Bayonle Ademodi, Ondo East; and Lola Fagbemi, Ondo West.
Others are: Timilehin Adelegbe, Ose; Kola Olawoye, Owo; Rasheed Badmus, Akoko North-West; Solagbade Amodeni, Akoko South-East; Adegboyega Adefarati, Akoko South-West; Saka Yusuf Ogunleye, Akure North; Omowumi Olatunji-Edet, Akure South, and Toafik Abdulsalam, Akoko North East.
The speaker commended Governor Akeredolu for submitting the list promptly, noting that the appointment of commissioners would help in the effective administration of the state.
One of the nominees, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, Toafiq Abdulsalam, lauded the lawmakers for confirming the list.
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