Sanwo-Olu sends list of nominees for commissioners, advisers to Assembly
28 July 2023 |
2:16 pm
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has submitted a 39-man list of commissioners and advisers who will form his cabinet to the Lagos State House of Assembly for confirmation. Sanwo-Olu’s spokesman, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. "Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu transmits list of proposed Cabinet members to the Lagos State House…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has submitted a 39-man list of commissioners and advisers who will form his cabinet to the Lagos State House of Assembly for confirmation.
Sanwo-Olu’s spokesman, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
“Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu transmits list of proposed Cabinet members to the Lagos State House of Assembly for ratification,” Akosile tweeted.
“The list consists of 39 names with 30% women, youths, technocrats and politicians.”
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