Ondo state House of Assembly Thursday confirmed Dr Olayide Owolabi Adelami as the deputy governor of the state.
The former Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly was confirmed at a plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji,sequel to the consideration of a report by the House Selection Committee chaired by the speaker himself.
The House had earlier conducted athe screening exercise for the nominee at the assembly complex.
Clerk of the House, Jaiyeola Benjamin, read the letter sent by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for the consideration of the nominee for the vacant position of a deputy governor.
While submitting the report, Deputy Speaker of the House, Prince Abayomi Akinruntan recommended the confirmation of the appointment of the nominee whom he affirmed had been properly screened.
Akinruntan said the nominee responded to all questions raised by the committee in very eloquent and explicit order, noting that he had a clear understanding of the position, adding that he possessed the required academic qualifications, physically, mentally and emotionally stable and fit to accomplish the task.
The report also stated that he possessed the required experience, charisma and the much needed exposure to function effectively.
Majority Leader of the House, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, moved the motion for the report to be considered and the nominee be confirmed and was seconded by Felix Afe, representing Akoko North West 2.
In his response, Adelami appreciated Governor Aiyedatiwa for nominating him, promising not to betray his emotion and confidence reposed in him.
He also appreciated the lawmakers for the efforts put in during the screening and confirmation, noting that promoting understanding between arms of government would be his priority.
