Lagos Assembly confirms Sanwo-Olu’s nominee

The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed Mr. Salami Sikiru Adeniji, a nominee of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the substantive Auditor-General of the state.

The House made the confirmation through a voice vote by members during plenary on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Sikiru-Adeniji had earlier appeared before the lawmakers for screening.

In another development, the Lagos State Anti-corruption and Transparency Commission (amendment) bill 2022 scaled second reading on the floor of the House after whichthe Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa committed it to the Committee on Judiciary for further action.

Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa 2) and Hon. Victor Akande, while contributing to the debate on the bill, commended their colleagues for acting responsively and responsibly.

The Committee on Judiciary is expected to present its report to the House in a week.