Ondo Assembly Confirms Adelami as Deputy Governor

Fidelis David in Akure 

Ondo State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed Mr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami as the Deputy Governor of Ondo State.

The State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, had on Wednesday announced the nomination Adelami, who is a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly as the deputy governor.

Adelami was confirmed at a plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, after 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.

While submitting the report, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Abayomi Akinruntan, recommended the confirmation of the appointment of the nominees whom he affirmed had 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 and possess the required academic qualifications, physically, mentally and emotionally stable and fit to accomplish the task.

Also, he said Adelami possess the required experience, Charisma and the much needed exposure to function effectively.

The majority leader of the House, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, moved the motion for the report to be considered and the nominee be confirme. He was seconded by Felix Afe, representing Akoko North West 2.

The Speaker , Oladiji Olamide, who ruled for the confirmation, congratulated the Deputy Governor designate , urging him to put in his best and pledged the house support to the executive for the people to enjoy more democracy dividend.

In his response, Adelami appreciated Governor Aiyedatiwa for nominating him, promising not to betray the confidence reposed in him.

He also appreciated the lawmakers for the efforts put in place during the screening and confirmation, noting that promoting understanding between arms of government will be his priority.

Olayide Owolabi Adelami, a retired Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly who hails from Owo, Ondo State, promised to do everything at his disposal to function effectively, pledging not to disappoint the people of the State .