Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly, during Friday’s plenary session, confirmed the appointment of nominees forwarded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to serve in key agencies across the state.
The confirmation followed the presentation of the screening report by the Chief Whip and Chairman of the 12-member Ad hoc Committee, Hon. Fatai Mojeed, who explained that the nominees were subjected to a rigorous evaluation process to determine their qualifications and suitability for their respective offices.
The approved nominees were appointed into the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission, Lagos State Civil Service Commission, and the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) Governing Council.
Confirmed Appointments
LAGOS STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (LASIEC):
Prince Adewale Taorid Ojora – Member
LAGOS STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION:
Engr. Abimbola Odubiyi – Chairman (Non-Executive)
Mr. Babatunde Oladehinde Gbajumo – Member (Non-Executive)
Dr. Animashaun Fuad – Executive Member
Barr. Kofoworola Olokun Olawoyin – Executive Member
Engr. Oluwaseun Adekola Fadare – Executive Member
LAGOS STATE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION:
Mrs. Boladele Aderemi Dapo Thomas – Member
Mr. Fatai Olalekan Lasisi – Member
Mr. Afolabi Olatunji Shobowale – Member
Mr. Rufus Adekoya Adedapo – Member
Mr. Lateef Yahaya – Member
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER (OPD):
Mr. Babajide Badmus – Reappointed (4-year term)
Ms. Yinka Shitta-Bay – Reappointed (4-year term)
In a related development, the House adopted recommendations by the Committee on Rules and Business regarding a petition from Oriba Community in Epe Local Government, seeking to join a land petition initially submitted by Ladaba Community.
Key Recommendations Adopted by the House Include
The Lands Bureau should issue excision/allocation letters to 68 communities.
Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) should be processed within one month.
Lands Bureau officials should be invited to brief the House on land status with appropriate documentation.
During the debate, lawmakers praised the committee’s diligence and recommended an increase in land compensation for affected communities from 20% to 25%.
In his remarks, Speaker Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa acknowledged the concerns about compensation but stressed that the government has its internal planning framework. However, he endorsed the recommendation that 20% (2,000 hectares) of the 10,000 hectares acquired by the State should be allocated as compensation to the affected 68 communities, including Oriba.
He also advised the committee to work closely with the Lands Bureau, Office of the State Surveyor General, and the New Towns Development Authority for effective implementation.
The House subsequently adopted the amended recommendations as the official resolution of the legislature.