Oyo State House of Assembly yesterday screened and approved Wasilat Adegoke and Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetumobi as commissioners-designate.
The approval followed an earlier request by Governor Seyi Makinde on Tuesday seeking the Assembly’s approval for the duo, as part of the ongoing composition of the state executive council (exco). The Assembly conducted the screening and gave the approval at its yesterday’s plenary.
The addition of the two commissioners to the governor’s exco takes the number to 18, having sworn in 16 commissioners earlier in July.
Fielding questions from lawmakers during the screening, Miss Adegoke expressed gratitude to the governor. She said so much had been achieved in the area of youths’ development and provision of sporting facilities, expressing her desire to key into the governor’s vision.
The commissioner-nominees were, however, subjected to grilling, as the Leader of the House, Sanjo Adedoyin, noted that Governor Makinde could not be wrong with his nomination, having proved his ability to hunt for talents.
He urged the House to grant the duo the privilege of taking a bow and leave the chamber.
Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin said the duo were not subjected to rigorous grilling because they were coming on board afresh, adding that the House would give them a few months to settle into their offices.
He hinted that they would be invited afterwards to provide situation reports in their ministries. The Assembly, however, directed the duo to take a bow and go.
