The Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of the first female Clerk of the Assembly.
The appointment of Mrs Adenike Oshinowo, who will be the first female Clerk in the history of the State was ratified during the plenary of the Assembly on Tuesday.
DAILY POST gathered that until her new confirmation, Oshinowo was the deputy Clerk of the Assembly.
A statement made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday through the office of the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, said the new Clerk will be the first female to occupy such a position in the history of the state.
The Speaker in the statement described her appointment as a recognition of her dedication and years of service to the Assembly.
The statement also indicated that the appointment of other persons were also confirmed on Tuesday.
Those whose appointments were confirmed are Mr Olaosebikan Ebenezer, former Deputy Director, Legislative, who has been confirmed as Deputy Clerk and Mrs Latifat Ogbara who has been confirmed as substantive Chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission, LAHASCOM.
The rest are Mr Remi Bello who has been confirmed as Commissioner in LAHASCOM, and Mrs Adeola Victoria Modupe who has been confirmed as Secretary to the Commission.
The statement further revealed that all the appointments will boost the Assembly’s administrative capacity.
