Lagos Assembly Confirms Sanwo-Olu’s Nominees for LASIEC, Other Key Agencies

• Hon. Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile (Rtd) becomes LASIEC Chairman
• Chief Whip, Mojeed Fatai led the 12-man ad-hoc Committee for screened appointees
• Mrs. Feyisayo Alayande was confirmed as Executive Secretary, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund

The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointments of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and other agencies

Eko Hot Blog gathered that the confirmation followed a thorough screening of the candidates by a 12-man ad-hoc committee led by Chief Whip, Mojeed Fatai.

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The committee’s chairman emphasized that the nominees’ credentials and experiences make them capable of holding government offices.

Adding his voice, a member of the House, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, said the nominees are “round pegs in round holes.” He added that the nominees’ impressive credentials and professional expertise make them the ideal candidates for their respective roles.

Apart from LASIEC, the House approved nominations for the Office of the State Auditor-General; the General Manager of the Lagos State Electricity Board (LSEB), and the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF).

The confirmed appointees are as follows:

For LASIEC, the confirmed appointees include Hon. Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile (Rtd.) – Chairman; Samson Ajibade – member; Oluwo Akin Durojaiye – member; Dr. Metilelu Olumide Olusola – member; Aileru Abeeb Dapo – member; Hon. Oladele Adekanye – member.

For the Office of the Auditor-General,
Mr. Adetola Muyiwa John was confirmed while Engr. Balogun Kamaldeen Abiodun Temidayo was confirmed as the General Manager Lagos State Electricity Board.

Also, Mrs. Feyisayo Alayande was confirmed as Executive Secretary, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund.

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The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, presided over the plenary session and officially confirmed the nominees. In her statement, she emphasized that the Lagos State House of Assembly remains committed to enhancing governance and delivering quality leadership across the state.

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