Ondo Assembly ratifies appointment of fifteen Commissioners


The Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of fifteen commissioner-nominees sent by the state governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa.


One of the sixteen commissioner-nominees, Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye from Ondo West Local Government Area, is yet to be confirmed due to unavoidable absence.The Clerk of the House, Jaiyeola Benjamin, read a letter from the nominee seeking permission to be absent during the plenary.The Speaker of the House, Chief Olamide Oladiji, announced that another date would be scheduled for his confirmation.

The sixteen nominees forwarded to the House are: Professor Igbekele Ajibefun, Ayodele Akande, Alabi Johnson, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Otunba Adewale Akinlosotu, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, Dr Oluwaseun Abosede Osamaye, Dr Tob Loko, Mr Olaolu Akindolire, Sunday Olajide, Mr Omoyofunmi Segun Henry, Bola Ademuwagun, Mr Leye Akinola, Dr Banji Ajaka, Mr Adesoji Afolabi, and Ayorinde Abiola Olawoye.

The fifteen nominees were confirmed on Tuesday during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji.

The ratification  followed the submission and approval of the recommendations by the Committee of the Whole House, and the adoption of the report through a voice vote by lawmakers.

The House had earlier conducted a screening exercise for the nominees, which concluded last Friday at the Assembly complex. The screening was conducted by the Committee of the Whole House, chaired by the Speaker.

Governor Aiyedatiwa had forwarded the list to the Assembly a few weeks ago for screening and confirmation. The Clerk of the House, Jaiyeola Benjamin, read the Governor’s letter requesting the consideration of the nominees.

Presenting the report of the Committee of the Whole, the Deputy Speaker, Ololade Gbegudu, stated that the nominees responded eloquently and explicitly to all questions raised during the screening.He noted that they demonstrated clear understanding of the policies of the current administration in Ondo State, and highlighted their past achievements both in public service and other engagements.

According to the Committee, the nominees possess the required academic qualifications, and are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit for the role.He added that they also have the needed experience, charisma, and exposure to function effectively as commissioners.

Earlier, the Majority Leader of the House, Chief Olatunji Oshati, moved the motion for the adoption of the report and confirmation of the nominees. This was seconded by  Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, representing Owo Constituency 1.

Lawmakers from the constituencies of the nominees spoke glowingly in support of their confirmation, describing them as competent and capable of delivering on their responsibilities.

Speaker Oladiji said the confirmation exercise was in line with constitutional provisions. He charged the new commissioners-designate to work closely with the Governor to move the state forward.He congratulated them and urged them to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state and the wellbeing of its people.

Speaking on behalf of the commissioners-designate, a former Lawmaker,Sunday Olajide  pledged that they would not disappoint the Governor, the House, and the people of Ondo State.
He described the moment as a new dawn for the state and promised to bring their experience to bear in delivering effective public service.

It will be recalled that in February this year, the House screened and confirmed the appointment of two commissioner-nominees sent by Governor Aiyedatiw.They are :;Mr Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, and Mrs Omowumi Isaac who now serve as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Commissioner for Finance, respectively.

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