The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Thursday, confirmed 15 out of the second list of 18 nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Among those confirmed by the Assembly is the immediate-past Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and his counterpart in Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, who were rejected by the Assembly during the first screening.
Among those rejected on Thursday is former Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Sam Egube, who was also rejected in the first list presented by Sanwo-Olu.
Also, former Commissioner for Energy, Engr. Olalere Odusote, was rejected for the second time by the Assembly.
However, the House resolved to step down the confirmation of a new nominee, Tolani Akibu.
The 15 newly confirmed commissioner-designates are Dr. Afolabi Tajudeen, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Prof. Akin Abayomi, Dr. Oluwarotimi Fashola, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medem, Mrs. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, Mrs. Bolaji Dada, Mrs. Barakat Bakare, Mr. Olugbenga Omotoso, Mr. Mosopefoluwa George, Dr. Yekini Agbaje, Dr. Olumide Oluyinka, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, Dr. Iyabode Ayoola, and Sola Giwa.
