By Fawaz Adebisi
Women’s representation in political leadership has taken center stage as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State submits his list of cabinet nominees for confirmation.
Blackbox has gathered that out of the 39 individuals proposed for the state’s executive council, women account for 30 percent of the candidates.
According to the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the governor, Jubril Gawat, via his Twitter handle, the list of nominees was officially presented to the Lagos State House of Assembly for screening and approval on Friday.
“FLASH: Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu transmits the List of Nominees for the State Executive Council to the Lagos State House of Assembly. A total of 39 names was sent” Gawat wrote.
He also confirmed the transmission of the 39 cabinet designates.
This move by Governor Sanwo-Olu comes in compliance with the Fifth Alteration (No.23) of the Nigerian Constitution, which stipulates that the President and Governors must submit the names of ministerial or commissioner nominees within 60 days after taking their oath of office.
By adhering to this constitutional requirement, Governor Sanwo-Olu has demonstrated his commitment to fulfilling his duties in a timely and responsible manner.
