Following the vigorous screening exercise by the House Committee of the Whole, Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of 15 nominees as Commissioner designates in the State.
The 15 nominees were today confirmed at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon(Chief) Olamide Oladiji at the House of Assembly Complex in Akure.
Submitting the report of the Committee, the House Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon Gbegudu Ololade recommended the confirmation of the Commissioner designates.
According to him, they are physically, mentally, and emotionally stable to accomplish the tasks of the positions of State Commissioners.
The House Majority leader, Hon (Chief) Olatunji Oshati moved the motion for the report to be considered and the Commissioner designates be confirmed, just as it was seconded by Honourable Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, the lawmaker representing Owo 1 Constituency.
Shortly before the appearance of the Commissioner designates, the Clerk of the House, Barrister Benjamin Jaiyeola, had read a letter forwarded to the House by one of the Commissioner designates, Engr. Ayodele Olawoye, apologizing for his inability to show up due to an official assignment outside the country with Governor Aiyedatiwa.
Accepting his apology, the House later unanimously agreed that another day would be scheduled for his confirmation immediately after his arrival.
The 15 confirmed Commissioner designates are:Hon. Sunday Olajide, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Mr. Olaolu Akindolire, Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, Dr. Oluwaseun Osemaye, Otunba Adewale Akinlosotu and Dr. Tob Loko. Other Commissioner designates include:Mr. Idowu Ajanaku, Engr. Alabi Johnson, Mr. Omoyofumi Henry, Pastor. Bola Ademuwagun, Engr. Leye Akinola, Dr. Banji Ajaka and Honourable Adesoji Afolabi.
Speaking on behalf of other Commissioner designates, Honourable Olajide Sunday, appreciated Governor Aiyedatiwa for the opportunity, promising that they would key into all his developmental agendas aimed at putting smiles on the faces of individuals.
