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The Ondo State House of Assembly has received the names of four additional commissioner nominees forwarded by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for confirmation. The nominees are:Pastor Ademuwagun, Engr. Leye Akinola,Dr. Banji Awolowo Ajaka,Hon.Adesoji Afolabi The announcement was made during a plenary session held today, presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Olamide Oladiji, at the Assembly Complex in Akure. Earlier, the Clerk of the House, Barrister Benjamin Jaiyeola, read the Governor’s letter on the floor of the House. According to the letter, the request is in line with Section 192 (1 & 2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). The House Majority Leader, Hon. (Chief) Olatunji Oshati, moved a motion for the nominees’ list to be referred to the Committee of the Whole for scrutiny. The motion was seconded by the member representing Odigbo Constituency 1, Hon. Olatunji Ifabiyi. The House has directed the four commissioner n...

 The Minister of Women Affairs,H.E Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called on Commissioners of Women Affairs across the country to reposition their ministries as proactive, problem-solving, and unified institutions central to social development and national progress. The Minister made the charge during the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) Coordination Mechanism and Institutional Strengthening Meeting held at the National Women Development Centre in Abuja. According to Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the high-level meeting was convened to present evidence-based research, advocacy toolkits, and progress reports on the Special Bill Act, while strengthening zonal coordination mechanisms across Nigeria.  She stressed that building unified and efficient institutions is essential for fostering economic growth and ensuring national security. “Women Affairs Ministries must move from being reactive to being solutions-oriented. We must collaborate and build systems that are impactful and sustainable,” t...

The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon.Chief Olamide Oladiji, has commended the commissioner-nominees for demonstrating exceptional maturity during their screening. Speaking with journalists shortly after the screening exercise of the last batch of the twelve Commissioner-nomminees, Oladiji said the nominees conducted themselves admirably despite the rigorous nature of the process. “I must appreciate the nominees for conducting themselves in a manner that displayed the required maturity. Normally, screening is handled by principal officers, but I decided to make it a committee of the whole House. With such a structure, questions came from all directions, yet they tolerated and accommodated us,” the Speaker said. He noted that the nominees possess not only the required qualifications but also significant experience.  “Some of them are top-grade technocrats, while others combine political exposure with professionalism. There’s none that stayed less  than one hour; we dil...

With a wealth of experience in journalism and political strategy, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku has promised to harness the power of strategic communication to drive Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s developmental vision for Ondo State. Speaking after his screening by the State House of Assembly, Ajanaku expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve, describing the appointment as both an honour and a mission to positively impact the lives of the people. “I sincerely thank His Excellency, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for finding me worthy of this appointment. It is both a personal honour and a call to serve the people of Ondo State. I am fully committed to contributing meaningfully to the progress and growth of our beloved state,” he stated. Ajanaku, a veteran journalist and political strategist, boasts over 15 years of experience with reputable national dailies, including The Vanguard and The Guardian. He is widely known for his robust communication skills and political acumen. His previous public s...

The Ondo State House of Assembly was aglow with colors and cheer on Friday as Dr. Oluwaseun Bosede Osamaye, Commissioner-nominee , appeared before lawmakers for her screening — reaffirming her resolve to faithfully execute the mandate of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, if confirmed. The atmosphere was charged with excitement as a large contingent of women groups, political stakeholders, and prominent figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifedore Local Government Area and the Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency thronged the Assembly complex in a strong show of solidarity. Dr. Osamaye, warmly received with applause and chants, took a moment to acknowledge the sea of supporters, describing their presence as a sign of shared purpose and collective hope for the state’s progress. “I deeply appreciate our Governor, His Excellency Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, for nominating me for this important role,” she told reporters shortly after the screening session. “By God’s grace, once con...

The Women Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended its warmest congratulations to Dr. Seun Osamaye on her nomination as Commissioner by the  Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.  The  Deputy National Women Leader of the APC and Chairperson of the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe, Hajiya Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim conveyed the message in a statement  Hajiya Zainab describes Dr. Osamaye's nomination as a well-deserved recognition of her dedication, competence, and commitment to the progressive ideals of the party and the development of Ondo State.  The statement notes that Dr. Osamaye's Nomination reflected the governor's commitment to empowering women and recognizing their contributions to the party and the state. The APC Women Wing expresses confidence that Dr. Osamaye would make a significant impact as a Commissioner in Ondo State, bringing to bear her leadership, vision, and integrity.  The statement commends  Dr. Osamaye's impressive track rec...