On Friday, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officially transmitted the list of his proposed cabinet members to the Lagos State House of Assembly for ratification.
The list includes a diverse array of nominees comprising women, youths, technocrats, and seasoned politicians.
According to the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, the cabinet list reflects a commitment to gender inclusion as 30 percent of the commissioner-nominees are women.
This move aligns with the state’s efforts to promote women’s participation in governance and decision-making processes.
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The list comprises a blend of former cabinet members who served during Governor Sanwo-Olu’s first term in office, as well as new faces.
Among those making a return to the cabinet are Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the former Commissioner for Information and Strategy; Mr. Sam Egube, the former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning; Prof. Akin Abayomi, the former Commissioner for Health; Aramide Adeyoye, the former Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure; and Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the former Commissioner for Education.
However, several former cabinet members were not included in the list, as Governor Sanwo-Olu opted for a blend of fresh perspectives and seasoned experience in his new cabinet.
Notable figures who were dropped from the cabinet include Mr. Rabiu Olowo, the former Commissioner of Finance; Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, the former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of the state; and Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke, the former Commissioner for Wealth Creation.
The full list of cabinet member-nominees, numbering 39, was submitted to the Lagos State House of Assembly and is subject to the Assembly’s ratification before the nominees can assume their roles.
Here is the full list of the cabinet member-nominees sent to the Lagos State House of Assembly for approval:
- Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo
- Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun
- Mr. Rotimi Ogunwuyi
- Mr. Gbenga Oyeriinde
- Mr. Lawal Pedo (SAN)
- Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende
- Mr. Ibrahim Layode
- Dr. Dolapo Fasawe
- Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
- Mr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu
- Mr. Abdulkabir Ogungbo
- Abiola Olowu
- Dr. Adekunle Olayinka
- Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada
- Aramide Adeyoye
- Mr. Idris Aregbe
- Mr. Yakubu Alebiosu
- Mr. Tokunbo Wahab
- Bola Olumegbon
- Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya
- Mr. Kayode Roberts
- Mr. Moruf Fatai
- Mr. Seun Osiyemi
- Mrs. Barakat Bakare
- Prof. Akin Abayomi
- Mr. Gbenga Omotoso
- Olalere Odusote
- Dr. Rotimi Fashola
- Mr. Mosopefolu George
- Mr. Tunbosun Alake
- Ms. Ruth Olusanya
- Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo
- Mrs. Folashade Ambrose
- Dr. Olumide Oluyinka
- Mr. Yomi Oluyomi
- Mr. Sam Egube
- Dr. Jide Babatunde
- Mr. Olalekan Fatodu
- Mrs. Solape Hammond
