Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Photo: Oyo State Govt

The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Dr Ladipo Taiwo as Commissioner-designate following the approval of his nomination during Wednesday’s plenary.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the confirmation came after the presentation and consideration of the report of the House Committee on Special Duties, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Abiodun Fadeyi.

Fadeyi recommended the nominee for confirmation after the committee’s screening exercise.

NAN reports that the House subsequently adopted the committee’s recommendations and unanimously approved the nomination of Taiwo to serve as Commissioner in the Oyo State Executive Council.