Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has sent the name of 23 commissioner- nominees and 13 special advisers that would serve in his cabinet to the House of Assembly for approval. Speaker of the House, Mr. Mubashiru Obasa, read the names on the floor to members of the House.
The governor is requesting for the screening and approval of 36 persons with 23 as commissioners and 13 as special advisers.
Among the names are six former cabinet members from former Governor Babatunde Fashola’s administration: Gbolahon Lawal, Dr. Jide Idris, Folarin Coker, Seye Oladejo, Engr. Ganiyu Johnson and Babatunde Hunpe.
It would appear the governor has made good his promise at the inaugural address to inject new blood on merit and professionalism as the new list shows. It is made up of top technocrats, politicians and strategists.
The governor has named a relatively young cabinet with the likes of Mrs. Yetunde Onabolu, Fela Bank-Olemoh, Akinyemi Ashade, a partner in KPMG; Steve Ayorinde, Alhaja Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, a pharmacist; Kehinde Joseph and Prof. Ademola Abass, a professor of Law, whose ages range between 39 and 47 years.
Other names include Dr. Akintola Benson, Dr. Abdul-Hakeem Abdul- Lateef, Dr. Mohammed Akinkunmi, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, Dr. Femi Onanuga, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, Mr. Ade Akinsanya, Mr. Wasiu Anifowoshe, Mrs. Lola Akande, Agboola Dabiri, Ganiu Okanlomo Sanni, Anofi Elegushi, Rotimi Ogunleye, Mrs Adebimpe Akinsola, Femi Odubiyi, Alhaji Musiliu Folami, Adeniji Kazeem, Adeyemi Labinjo, Toyin Suarau, Babatunde Durosinmi- Etti, Deji Tinubu, Mrs. Mudirat Giwanson,Wale Oluwo and Kehinde Bamigbetan.
According to reliable sources, the screening is to commence immediately after Sallah holidays, while cleared cabinet members would likely be sworn in by Monday, October 5
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