Sanwo-Olu’s Trendy News Report: Fresh Faces and Familiar Names as Lagos State Governor Sends Commissioner-Nominees to Assembly

Yesterday, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made a bold move by sending a vibrant list of nominees for his cabinet to the State House Assembly for screening and confirmation.

The eagerly awaited list comprises 39 individuals, blending a mix of seasoned politicians and dynamic technocrats. While some former cabinet members will be back in action, there are also exciting new additions. Notable among those returning are Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, former Commissioner for Information and Strategy; Mr. Sam Egube, who served as the Budget and Economic Planning counterpart; Prof. Akin Abayomi, the former Commissioner for Health; Aramide Adeyooye, ex-Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, and Tokunbo Wahab, former Commissioner for Education.

On the other hand, a few former cabinet members have not made the list this time around. Notable omissions include former Commissioners Rabiu Olowo (Finance), Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) (Justice and Attorney-General), and Yetunde Arobieke (Wealth Creation).

The full list of the Commissioner-nominees is as follows:

1. Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo
2. Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun
3. Mr. Rotimi Ogunwuyi
4. Mr. Gbenga Oyeriinde
5. Mr. Lawal Pedo (SAN)
6. Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende
7. Hon. Ibrahim Layode
8. Dr. Dolapo Fasawe
9. Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
10. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu
11. Abdulkabir Ogungbo
12. Engr. Abiola Olowu
13. Dr. Adekunle Olayinka
14. Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada
15. Engr. Aramide Adeyoye
16. Mr. Idris Aregbe
17. Mr. Yakubu Adebayo Alebiosu
18. Mr. Tokunbo Wahab
19. Hon. Bola Olumegbon
20. Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya
21. Mr. Kayode Bolaji Roberts
22. Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai
23. Mr. Seun Osiyemi
24. Mrs. Barakat Bakare
25. Prof. Akin Abayomi
26. Mr. Gbenga Omotoso
27. Engr. Olalere Odusote
28. Dr. Rotimi Fashola
29. Mr. Mosopefolu George
30. Mr. Tunbosun Alake
31. Ms Ruth Abisola Olusanya
32. Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo
33. Mrs. Folashade Ambrose
34. Dr. Olumide Oluyinka
35. Mr. Yomi Oluyomi
36. Mr. Sam Egube
37. Dr. Jide Babatunde
38. Mr. Olalekan Fatodu
39. Mrs. Solape Hammond