The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed 12 nominees forwarded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for appointments to two state commissions and the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency Board.
Epe Insights reports that the confirmation followed the presentation of a report by the 12-member Screening Committee chaired by Hon. Fatai Mojeed during Tuesday’s plenary.
The committee said it assessed the nominees based on their credentials, appearance, performance and comportment during the screening exercise.
Following the presentation of the report, Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, subjected the recommendations to a voice vote.
The lawmakers unanimously adopted the committee’s report and confirmed all 12 nominees for their respective commissions and the agency board.
Two of the nominees, Murusiq Durosimi and Ahmed Seriki, were confirmed as members of the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission.
The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency Board also received five new members through the confirmation.
They include former Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Yetunde Longe, alongside Goriola Oyenusi, Bode Makinde, Adekunle Adelaja and Opeyemi Adetunji.
The remaining five nominees were confirmed as members of the Lagos State Audit Service Commission.
They are Kikelomo Dawodu, Bukola Ogunowo, Omotayo Gbajabiamila-Olamona, Bowale Shosimi and Sunday Kappo.
The screening committee’s assessment formed the basis of its recommendations before the matter was presented to the full House for consideration.
The confirmation exercise was carried out as part of the Assembly’s legislative responsibilities regarding appointments that require its approval.
The Local Government Service Commission plays a role in matters relating to the administration of local government personnel and services across Lagos State.
The confirmation of the two nominees therefore completes the legislative stage of their proposed appointments to the commission.
For the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency Board, the five confirmed nominees are expected to join the body responsible for supporting community-level safety and intelligence efforts.
The board’s work is connected to the state’s broader neighbourhood safety framework and community engagement.
The Lagos State Audit Service Commission also received five confirmed nominees following the Assembly’s consideration of the screening report.
The commission has responsibilities relating to public-sector audit administration within the state.
The confirmation of the nominees marks another stage in the state government’s process of filling positions across the affected bodies.
It also provides the relevant commissions and agency board with confirmed members following the completion of legislative screening and approval.
The proceedings were conducted during a plenary session of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The unanimous adoption of the screening committee’s report brought the confirmation process to a close at the legislative level.
The development comes as the Lagos State Government continues to operate through its various commissions, boards and agencies.
The newly confirmed members will take up responsibilities in their respective bodies following the necessary administrative processes.
The exercise also highlights the role of the Lagos State House of Assembly in scrutinising appointments forwarded by the executive arm of government.
Through the screening process, lawmakers considered the nominees before deciding on their confirmation.
The confirmation of all 12 nominees followed the committee’s assessment and subsequent approval by the full House.
With the legislative approval secured, the affected state bodies can proceed with the next stages of the appointments.
The development is expected to strengthen the membership of the Local Government Service Commission, Neighbourhood Safety Agency Board and Audit Service Commission.
For the nominees, the confirmation clears an important legislative requirement associated with their proposed appointments.
The latest decision therefore represents a formal step in the constitutionally and statutorily recognised process for appointments requiring legislative confirmation.
