Oyo HOA: Five Commissioner-Nominees Turned Up for Screening, Two Absent
Five out of seven Commissioner-nominees sent to the Oyo Assembly by Governor Seyi Makinde were screened and confirmed today, Tuesday, 27th June, 2023.
Last week, the Oyo governor, Makinde sent a letter to the assembly requesting the screening and approval of the first batch of Commissioner nominees.
The five nominees that appeared and were confirmed during plenary on Tuesday include: former commissioner for Works and Transport, Prof Daud Sangodoyin; Former commissioner for women affairs, Alhaja Joke Sanni, Former commissioner for Energy, Barrister Seun Ashamu, ex finance commissioner, Mr Akinola Ojo and Former commissioner in charge of commerce, trade and investment, Mr Adeniyi Adebisi.
However, two remaining commissioner-nominees from the list earlier sent by the governor did not appear for the screening
Some of the lawmakers in their separate remarks, commended the governor for his resolve to present capable nominees who will steer the affairs of ministries in the state.
They, however, urged the commissioner designates to prioritize people centred policies, road rehabilitation and revenue generation.
Speaking on behalf of the commissioner designates shortly after the confirmation, Professor Daud Sangodoyin promised more collaborative engagement and determination at ensuring the success of the new administration.
Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin urged the commissioner designates not to disappoint the trust governor Seyi Makinde reposed on them.
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