BY AUGUSTINA OKINEDO
The Ondo State House of Assembly has cleared for commissioner appointment five nominees sent to it by Governor, lucky Ayedatiwa .
The five commissioner nominees are Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, Mr Razaq Obe, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, Mr Akinwumi Sowore and Mr. Oseni Oyeniyi.
The nominees had earlier appeared before the Selection Committee of the House for screening.
While presenting the report of the Selection Committee at plenary, the Deputy Speaker, prince Abayomi Akinruntan said the nominees were found to be competent, experienced and well exposed to serve as Commissioners in the state.
The lawmakers in an unanimous vote confirmed the commissioner nominees.
Governor Ayedatiwa had on 2nd of February 2024 nominated the six commissioners-designate after disolving the state exco.
In a remark , the Speaker, Mr Olamide oladiji enjoined them to work with the state governor to enhance the delivery of democracy dividends to the people of the state.
Mr oladiji expressed the hope that the commissioner designates put in their maximum potentials to move the state forward.
The speaker added that The sixth commissioner nominee , Mrs. Omowumi Isaac was unavoidably absent and would be screened on a later date
Responding on behalf of the designates Mr Emmanuel Igbasan pledged to join hands with the governor to impact positively on the lives of the people and add value to the instrumentality of governance .