Ogun assembly screens three additional commissioner nominees

The Ogun state House of Assembly on Monday screened three additional commissioner nominees sent to it by Governor Dapo Abiodun.

The Speaker, Rt Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, presided over the screening of the nominees at the assembly complex in Abeokuta.

The three commissioner-nominees screened were Mr Olatunji Odunlami, former Commissioner in the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development; Mr Wasiu Isiaka, former Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Ogun Internally Generated Revenue and Mrs Funmi Efuwape, immediate past Commissioner in the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development.

ValidViewNetwork had earlier reported the screening and confirmation of 17 commissioner nominees by the lawmakers.

Addressing the nominees, Oluomo enjoined them to remain committed to quality service and avoid anything that could impede the progress and development of the state if confirmed.

The lawmakers, in their various contributions, urged them to look inward and design plans and programmes that would have a positive impact on the people of the state.

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They charged the nominees to redouble their efforts to ensure the delivery of the dividends of democracy across the state.

Responding, the nominees promised to consolidate on their achievements during the first term if confirmed.

They assured that they would continue to synergise with the state legislature and other relevant stakeholders to implement policies and programmes for the development of the state.