Governor Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has taken a significant step in forming his new cabinet by sending a list of 39 cabinet nominees to the Lagos State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The list, a carefully balanced mixture of politicians and technocrats, aims to bring diverse expertise to the state’s governance.

The statement released by the Lagos State Government highlighted that some members of the immediate past cabinet have made it through the selection process. Among them are Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the ex-Commissioner for Information and Strategy; Mr. Sam Egube, the former Budget and Economic Planning counterpart; Prof. Akin Abayomi, the ex-Commissioner for Health; Engr. Aramide Adeyoye, the former Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, and Tokunbo Wahab, the former Education counterpart, among others.

In addition to familiar faces, the new cabinet nominees include Lawal Pedro (SAN), Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya, Lekan Fatodu, and Idris Aregbe, who are expected to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the governance of Lagos State.

Below is the full list of the cabinet nominees:

Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo
Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun
Mr. Rotimi Ogunwuyi
Mr. Gbenga Oyeriinde
Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN)
Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende
Hon. Ibrahim Layode
Dr. Dolapo Fasawe
Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka
Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu
Abdulkabir Ogungbo
Engr. Abiola Olowu
Dr. Adekunle Olayinka
Mrs. Bolaji Cecilia Dada
Engr. Aramide Adeyoye
Mr. Idris Aregbe
Mr. Yakubu Adebayo Alebiosu
Mr. Tokunbo Wahab
Hon. Bola Olumegbon
Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya
Mr. Kayode Bolaji Roberts
Mr. Moruf Akinderu Fatai
Mr. Seun Osiyemi
Mrs. Barakat Bakare
Prof. Akin Abayomi
Mr. Gbenga Omotoso
Engr. Olalere Odusote
Dr. Rotimi Fashola
Mr. Mosopefolu George
Mr. Tunbosun Alake
Ms. Ruth Abisola Olusanya
Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo
Mrs. Folashade Ambrose
Dr. Olumide Oluyinka
Mr. Yomi Oluyomi
Mr. Sam Egube
Dr. Jide Babatunde
Mr. Olalekan Fatodu
Mrs. Solape Hammond

The Lagos State House of Assembly will conduct thorough screenings to ensure that the nominees possess the qualifications, competence, and commitment needed to serve the people of Lagos State effectively. Once confirmed, the new cabinet will be expected to hit the ground running, addressing critical issues and driving the state’s progress and development.