By Ibrahim Sheriff
The Kwara State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed four additional Commissioner Nominees submitted to the house by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.
The Commissioner Nominees screened and confirmed at the plenary today were Abdulmalik Mopelola Risikatullahi, Adamu Jemilat-Baki, George Olabode Towoju and Ibrahim Akaje.
The Nominees were confirmed at the Committee of whole following some questioning by the lawmakers.
The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danlad-Salihu urged the commissioners designate to ensure cordial relationship of both Executive and Legislature to guarantee even development of the state
The Speaker reminded the Commissioner designates not to disappoint the people of their domains
In another development the Kwara state 2022 appropriation bill today scaled through second reading at the State House of Assembly
The budget proposal passed through 2nd reading following continuation of debate on the General Principle of the Bill on the floor of the House.
In his contribution the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Raphael Adetiba identified some appropriation in the critical sectors of the state as visible and achievable.
Adetiba representing Oke-Ero Constituency, charged the Executive to ensure strict implementation of the budget when passed.
The Speaker Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danlad-Salihu in his remark described the budget as a budget of inclusive growth.
The Appropriation Bill was read for second time by the Clerk of the House, Hajia Haleemah Kperogi, before it was referred to the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation for further legislative action.
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