From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
Ondo State House of Assembly yesterday cleared all the 15 nominees presented to it by the state governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The nominees include Mr. Sunday Olajide, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Mr. Olaolu Akindolire, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, Dr. Seun Osamaye, Otunba Adewale Akinlosotu, Mr. Ayodele Akande and Dr. Tob Loko
Others are Mr. Idowu Ajanaku, Mr. Johnson Alabi, Mr Segun Omoyofunmi, Mr Bola Ademuwagun, Mr. Leye Akinola, Dr. Banji Ajaka and Mr Adesoji Afolabi.
The nominees had earlier appeared before the selection committee of the House for screening.
Presenting the report of the selection committee at the plenary, the Deputy Speaker, Ololade Gbegudu said the nominees were found to be competent, experienced and well exposed to serve as commissioners in the state.
Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, enjoined the commissioner-nominees to work with the state governor in the interest of the state.
The Speaker added that the 16th commissioner-nominee, Mr. Ayorinde Olawoye, was unavoidably absent and would be confirmed at a later date.
Responding on behalf of the commissioner designates, Mr. Sunday Olajide pledged the support of all the nominees for Governor Aiyedatiwa.