Sanwo-Olu swears in 22 Lagos commissioners with portfolios

A total of 13 special advisers were also sworn in during the inauguration ceremony which took place at the Secretariat in Alausa on Tuesday, August 20, 2019.

The governor had sent a total of 38 nominees to the Lagos State House of Assembly, but three nominees were rejected when the legislative chamber adopted the recommendations of the 16-member ad-hoc committee that screened the nominees on Monday, August 19.

The affected nominees are Olanrewaju Sanusi, Obafemi George, and Adekemi Ajayi-Bembe. The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, mentioned that Governor Sanwo-Olu is at liberty to resubmit their names.

While speaking during the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, Sanwo-Olu urged the commissioners and special advisers to be prepared for the challenges of their roles and work diligently for the development of Lagos.

"Great opportunities for employment and wealth creation can only be realised sustainably if we are able to enhance governance with creativity, innovation and technology, while embracing collaboration with the private sector and continual dialogue and partnership with all relevant stakeholders.

"This is the task we have been called upon to undertake in the next four years on behalf of our people who are relying on us to support their dreams and aspirations.

"I charge you all to show commitment, diligence and exemplary leadership as the necessary virtues needed to achieve the greatness we desire for our State and to deliver the prosperity our people deserve," he said.

Below is the list of commissioners and special advisers sworn in on Tuesday.

Commissioners

Rabiu Olowo Onaolapo - Commissioner for Finance
Folasade Adefisayo - Commissioner for Education
Akin Abayomi - Commissioner for Health
Idris Salako - Commissioner for Fiscal Planning and Urban Development
Tunji Bello - Commissioner for Water Resources and Environment
Gbenga Omotoso - Commissioner for Information and Strategy
Bolaji Dada - Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
Lere Odusote - Commissioner Energy and Natural Resources
Frederic Oladeinde - Commissioner for Transportation
Gbolahan Lawal - Commissioner for Agriculture
Moruf Akinderu Fatai - Commissioner for Housing
Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN) - Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
Hakeem Fahm - Commissioner for Science and Technology
Ajibola Ponnle - Commissioner for Ministry Establishment, Training and Pension
Aramide Adeyoye - Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure
Segun Dawodu - Commissioner for Youth and Social Development
Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf - Commissioner for Home Affairs
Yetunde Arobieke - Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs
Lola Akande - Commissioner for Commerce and Industry
Olufunke Adebolu - Commissioner for Tourism Arts and Culture
Sam Egube - Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget
Wale Ahmed - Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations

Special Advisers

Ruth Bisola Olusanya - Special Adviser for Agriculture
Aderemi Adebowale - Special Adviser, Office of Civic Engagement
Afolabi Ayantayo - Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Affairs
Toke Benson-Awoyinka - Special Adviser for Housing
Joe Igbokwe - Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources
Tubosun Alake - Special Adviser for Innovation and Technology
Kabiru Ahmed Abdullahi - Special Adviser for Urban Development
Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi - Special Adviser for Central Business Districts
Bonu Solomon Saanu - Special Adviser for Arts and Culture
Oluwatoyin Fayinka - Special Adviser for Transportation
Oladele Ajayi - Special Adviser for Commerce and Industry
Tokunbo Wahab - Special Adviser for Education
Solape Hammond - Special Adviser for Sustainable Development Goals and Lagos Global