To set the machinery of governance into full force, Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwolu has on Sunday transmitted twenty-five names of commissioner-designates to the House of Assembly for approval.
The twenty-five commissioners and special advisers are expected to immediately take charge of their portfolios upon ratification.
A statement by the Governor’s Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, said the commissioner-designates are technocrats selected on the basis of their professional expertise.
The list, according to Akosile contained names of captains of industries who are conversant with the challenges facing the state over the years, affirming that the rigorous hunting process was aimed at assembling capable hands who will work in line with the vision and agenda of the administration.
The statement read: “We took our time to pick the best hands for the tough job Lagosians have elected us to do. The nominees for the twenty five Commissioner and Special Adviser positions include women and men who have made their mark and at the zenith of their professional callings.’’
The media aide said the twenty-five man list is a preliminary list as efforts are in the pipeline to further churn out more appointment lists.
He further stressed that the new cabinet will be outstanding upon ratification by the legislature, noting that Lagos would not cease to be in front line in terms of innovation, gender equality and youth representation.
“We have a blend of youth who are under 40 among nominees for Commissioners and Special Advisers. Women too are well represented in the list. We believe Lagos deserves the best and we cannot give the people anything less than that.”
Break down of the list transmitted by Governor Babajide Sanwolu showed that, there are 17 men and 8 women who be inaugurated as members of the State Executive Council. Youth who are in their early and mid thirties also made the list.
Below are names of nominees to constitute Lagos State Executive Council:
1. Mr. Rabiu Olowo Onaolapo
2. Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo
3. Prof. Akin Abayomi
4. Dr. Idris Salako
5. Mr. Tunji Bello
6. Mr. Gbenga Omotoso
7. Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
8. Mrs. Bolaji Dada
9. Mr. Lere Odusote
10. Dr. Frederic Oladeinde
11. Mr. Gbolahan Lawal
12. Ms. Adekemi Ajayi
13. Mr. Femi George
14. Dr. Wale Ahmed
15. Mr. Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN)
16. Mr. Hakeem Fahm
17. Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle
18. Engr. Aramide Adeyoye
19. Mr. Segun Dawodu
20. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf
21. Mr. Sam Egube
22. Ms Ruth Bisola Olusanya
23. Princess Aderemi Adebowale
24. Mr. Tunbosun Alake
25. Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo