In a recent development, the Lagos State House of Assembly has declined to approve 17 out of the 39 commissioner-nominees presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Sources reveal that the legislators, who had expressed dissatisfaction with the list upon its initial submission a few weeks ago, have endorsed 22 of the nominated candidates.
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Among the nominees met with rejection by the assembly are former Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, and former Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso.
More to follow…