Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has sent a list of 12 Commissioner nominees to the Ondo State House of Assembly for confirmation, Peak Newspaper Nigeria reports.
According to a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, dated June 12, 2025, a copy of which was obtained by NCN, the governor invoked his authority under Section 192 (1&2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), to forward the nominees for the esteemed assembly’s consideration.
The nominees are as follows:
Professor Igbekele Ajibefun
Engr. Aycrinde Abiola Olawoye
Hon. Ayodele Akande
Engr. Alabi Johnson
Alhaji Amidu Takuro
Otunba Adewale Akinlosotu
Mr. Idowu Ajanaku
Dr. Oluwaseun Abosede Osamaye
Dr. Tob Loko
Mr. Olaolu Akindolire
Hon. Sunday Olajide
Mr. Omoyofunmi Segun Henry
In the letter, Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed his hope for the House’s swift action on this request, emphasizing the importance of these appointments for the overall interest of Ondo State.
“I shall be most obliged to the Honourable House for your expeditious action on this request in the overall interest of our dear State,” the governor stated.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, who also confirmed this development through a statement, underscored the significance of these nominations as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and enhance the effectiveness of the state’s executive council.
