Olayide Owolabi Adelami, the former Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly (DCNA), has been screened and confirmed by the Ondo State House of Assembly as the new deputy governor of the state.
Adelami, was confirmed on Thursday at a plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji.
This is sequel to the submission and consideration of a report by the House Selection Committee chaired by the Speaker.
The Clerk of the House, Jaiyeola Benjamin read the letter sent to the House by the State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa for the consideration of the nominees for the vacant position of a Deputy Governor.
The Deputy Speaker of the House, Abayomi Akinruntan, who submitted the report, recommended the confirmation of the appointment of the nominees whom he affirmed have been properly screened.
Akinruntan said the nominee responded to all questions raised by the committee in a very eloquent and explicit order, noting that he has a clear understanding of the position.
He added that the nominee possess the required academic qualifications, physically, mentally and emotionally stable and fit to accomplish the task.
While the majority leader of the House, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi moved the motion for the report to be considered and the nominees be confirmed and was seconded by Felix Afe representing Akoko North West 2.
The Speaker, Oladiji who ruled for the confirmation congratulated the Deputy Governor designate and urged him to put in his best for the people of the state.
Adelami, therefore, appreciated governor Aiyedatiwa for nominating him and promised not to betray his emotion and confidence reposed in him.
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