The House of Assembly in Ogun State has received names of commissioner nominees from Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun.
The Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo confirmed this on Friday.
Oluomo said that Governor Abiodun had written to the Assembly asking for the approval of commissioner candidates.
According to a statement made by the Clerk/Head of Legislative Service, Mr. Deji Adeyemo, the Speaker received a letter from the governor dated July 27, 2023, requesting that the parliamentarians ratify the nominations.
The communication from the governor says:
“I write once again to congratulate Mr. Speaker for your re-election into office as Rt. Honourable Speaker of the 10th Assembly and subsequent inauguration of all members of the Honourable House. I appreciate the Honourable House for the support and cooperation enjoyed during the first term of our administration.
“In furtherance of our mission in building our dear State together, Mr. Speaker, please find attached, the list of nominees for the post of commissioners for your consideration.”
According to the statement, the Speaker would inform the MPs of the names on the list during the following plenary day, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
cc: Daily Post Ng