Ogun Assembly has acknowledged the receipt of a correspondence from Gov. Dapo Abiodun, seeking approval for the confirmation of five nominees as Commissioners.
Mr Olakunle Oluomo, the Speaker, read the Governor’s letter dated June 30 conveying the names at the plenary in Abeokuta on Thursday.
The letter stated, ” in furtherance of our Mission of building our dear State together and desire to improve the quality of service delivery to the good people of Ogun State.
” I write once again to appreciate Mr. Speaker and all members of the Honourable House for your unflinching support so far demonstrated for our administration.
“Mr. Speaker, please find attached, the list of nominees for the post of Commissioners for your consideration.
” The nominees are: Taiwo Oludotun, Hamzat Ganiyu, Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo, Ola Oresanya and Abayomi Hunye,” the letter read.
Oluomo, thereafter , committed the Governor’s nomination to the Selection Committee for further legislative actions.
In another development, the Assembly Committee on Environment has challenged the State Waste Management Authority to improve on its waste disposal service across the state to avert any untoward health implications.
The Committee Chairman, Wahab Haruna , threw the challenge during the ongoing mid-year budget appraisal of Ministries, Departments and Agencies at the assembly complex, Abeokuta.
He stressed the need for the Ministry of Environment to redouble its effort in clearing garbages and refuse which littered some parts of the state to promote safe and healthy environment.
Responding, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Raimi Ojetola, assured the lawmakers of the Ministry’s commitment to improved service.
Ojetola explained that the Waste Management Authority had evolved new business models through effective partnership with private investors to solve the problem of waste management in the state.
This is a new development to achieve greater heights in our party