The Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed Olayide Adelami, who was a former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly as the Deputy Governor of the state.
The State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, had on Wednesday announced Adelami’s nomination after submitting a nomination letter to the House.
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 at a Thursday plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji.
While submitting the report, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Abayomi Akinruntan, recommended the confirmation of the appointment of the nominee whom he affirmed to be a man of reputable character, well exposed, and also physically and mentally fit for the position.
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.
The majority leader of the House, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, moved the motion for the report to be considered and the nominee be confirmed and 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 dividends of democracy.
In his response, Adelami thanked the governor for allowing him to serve the state while also emphasizing that his appointment was a call of duty and promised to work for the development of Ondo State and the country at large.
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.
