The Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the nomination of a new chairman and members of the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission (LASCOM).
The nominees include Hon. Kamal Baiyewu as chairman, while Hon. Taofeek Adaraniji, Mr Ahmed Seriki, Engr. Biodun Orekoya and Hon. Akeem Bamgbola are nominated as members.
The State Head of Service (HoS), Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made this known in a statement made available from his office, stating that the governor’s approval of the new nominees was in accordance with the provisions of relevant state laws.
According to the statement, the new appointment was consequent upon the expiration of the tenure of office of the former Commission Chairman and members, to whom the governor expressed government’s deep appreciation for the services rendered to the state.
The statement noted that the newly nominated Chairman and Members, whose appointments is subject to the confirmation of the Lagos State House of Assembly, had been considered based on their sterling credentials, integrity and depth of experience in local government administration.