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Meet the 5 African Brands Shaking Up the Fashion Industry

A growing number of African designers are emerging as movers and shakers in the fashion industry. (Photos: Courtesy of Brother Vellies, Omondi, Maki Oh, Lisa Folawiyo, and Oxosi)

As of late, films surrounding African-Americans like I Am Not Your Negro and Get Out  have become national, viral sensations. But the focus on the African community now has been greater than ever — particularly within the fashion world. Legendary designers such as Marc Jacobs centered his entire fall/winter 2017 show in February around the ’70s hip-hop generation.

The subject of diversity has always been hotly debated in fashion, and it was one of the most contested issues in fashion this past season. Whether it pertains to size, gender, or race, the call for more diversity doesn’t just stop at models, but designer talent as well. However, we are finally seeing some progress. 

A growing number of African designers are emerging as movers and shakers in the fashion industry and are helping break the perennial glass ceiling. They are rising to the top of the sartorial food chain, and as some would say — it’s about time.

We’re going to share with you five brands that all have one commonality: They’re all made by talented designers delivering African fashion on a global scale.

Aurora James, founder of Brother Vellies. (Photo: Courtesy of Brother Vellies)

Aurora James, Founder of Brother Vellies

Aurora James is the mastermind behind the beloved African-inspired shoe and accessory line Brother Vellies. It was born out of James’s inherent desire to meet two goals: first, to share her favorite African footwear style with the rest of the world — called the velskoen (pronounced “fell-skoon”), but known colloquially as vellies. Second, James’s mission was to do more to support African people than merely provide donated goods. As seen in the now ubiquitous 1:1 model initiated by brands like Toms, James explains to Yahoo Style, “To dump manufactured Chinese goods in Africa hurts their local industries; 70 percent of the manufacturing industry in Ethiopia has died out as a result of American donated goods.”

James would rather impart long-lasting jobs for African people. “There has been this perception that Africans are not capable and are forever in need of a handout,” James says. “But sometimes it’s not a handout that they need, it’s faith and opportunity.”

Today, Brother Vellies shoes are handmade throughout South Africa, Ethiopia, and Morocco — with Kenya being the locale for the company’s workshop where James welcomes artisans of any gender, background, and tribe to take part and assemble the shoes using their unique ancestral artisan skill sets. James continues to travel to Africa regularly for inspiration and to become immersed in the diverse African culture, as well as to work with the local artisans. But still, James has bigger dreams. “As I grow and scale, it’s a constant challenge to train people to keep up with things,” she says. “In a perfect world every single thread and button would be made on the continent in a really beautiful natural way.”

The brand has since gone on to win the prestigious 2015 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and was nominated for the CFDA Swarovski Award for Accessory Design in 2016.

Recho Omondi, founder of Omondi. (Photo: Courtesy of Omondi)

Recho Omondi, Founder of Omondi 

Recho Omondi is the founder of the line Omondi. You might recognize the young designer for her signature colorful crewneck sweaters, which have recently popped up all over your Instagram feed. They’ve been wore by fashion’s elite, including Teen Vogue EIC Elaine Welteroth, editorial director of New York magazine Stella Bugbee, and founder of Glossier Emily Weiss. The sweaters all charmingly display the wearers’ surnames hand-stitched into the fabric. But aside from the names of fashion editors, Omondi has also stitched more controversial words such as “N****s” in celebration of Black History Month. Omondi is unapologetic about the “controversy.” “It was tongue-in-cheek, and the people who understand it are buying it,” she tells Yahoo Style. “There’s something curious about a socially charged ‘curse word’ hand-sewn into pastel embroidery.”

Despite the sweaters’ widespread popularity, they are only a small portion of what the Omondi brand is all about. Growing up, Omondi split her time between Nairobi, Kenya, and parts of middle America, where she moved around between Oklahoma, Kansas, Michigan, and Illinois.

Omondi had worked stints at Calvin Klein, Suno, and Theory before launching her own brand in 2014. Her aesthetic can best be described as a junction between her Kenyan roots and NYC’s downtown cool street scene. It’s contemporary, seasonless, and non-gender-specific.

The designer is proud of her strong voice and self-assurance, which she credits to her rearing. “I was never told I couldn’t achieve things,” Omondi says. “In fact I was told the opposite — that I could do anything.” Omondi hopes to use her line to “inspire and encourage” all women, regardless of color.

Lisa Folawiyo, founder of her eponymous line. (Photo: Courtesy of Lisa Folawiyo)

Lisa Folawiyo, Founder of Lisa Folawiyo 

Lisa Folawiyo is known for her luxurious and opulent take on a West African-style print known as Ankara. Her designs possess the spirit and liveliness of African culture, but reinterpreted in a contemporary fashion through her custom-made Ankara-like prints, “texturizing [it] with embellishments whilst creating modern silhouettes.”

Folawiyo works with a team of talented artisans who help add a luxurious hand-made opulence through their intricate beadwork, which at times can take up to 240 hours to make for each garment. “We took a quintessentially African fabric and gave it a very modern, luxurious language,” Folawiyo tells Yahoo Style. However, she continues to look to Africa for inspiration, “From the Fulani (Northern Nigerian tribe) culture to childhood trips back to my father’s hometown and the Lagos Skyline, we dig deep into our roots and find various aspects of our culture that inspire and innovate.” 

Without any technical training, Folawiyo launched her line in her home after the birth of her daughter in 2005. Since then, the designer has become a major success among celebrities, such as Hollywood starlet Lupita Nyong’o as well as Beyoncé’s sister, Solange Knowles — seeing as they not only champion a wide variety of designers, but they also “are creatives who continue to celebrate fashion individualism,” says Folawiyo.  

Amaka Osakwe (far right), founder of Maki Oh. (Photo: Courtesy of Maki Oh)

Amaka Osakwe, Founder of Maki Oh

Amaka Osakwe established her brand Maki Oh in 2010 and counts former first lady Michelle Obama, Lupita Nyong’o, and Beyoncé among her fans. How did Osakwe react when she found out these extraordinary female leaders wore her line? “Excited.com.uk.org.co.za,” Osakwe tells Yahoo Style. 

During New York Fashion Week in February, Osakwe made headlines by casting all black models for her presentation, something she has done since she started her line in Lagos, Nigeria, where Osakwe is based. Her collections place a strong emphasis on identity and culture, fusing African techniques within a contemporary lens. “The aim has always been to celebrate my culture,” she says. “I definitely want to highlight the depth and finesse that lies in traditional African artistry, preserving its elegance and true beauty.” 

Her clothes are meant to function as a type of narrative. “I see them as forms of communication in the same way traditional African clothing was worn,” she elaborates. “They are pieces of a wider story about the beauty and strength of women. It’s wonderful to have had our clothing communicate with these women.” 

It was largely through Instagram that Osakwe’s brand found a firmer footing within the American market. The designer was contacted through the social media platform by Sherri McMullen, an Oakland boutique owner who helped put the designer in touch with mega e-commerce retailer Farfetch. Osakwe explains, “These types of collaborations continue to be exciting because the world keeps getting smaller. Instagram has made it so much easier and quicker to tell the world our stories. In a few DMs, we have been connected to individuals and stores around the world. I’m thrilled to see what the future holds for more connections like these.”

Akin Adebowale (far left), co-founder and CEO of Oxosi, and Kolade Adeyemo (far right), co-founder and president of Oxosi. (Photo: Courtesy of Oxosi)

Akin Adebowale and Kolade Adeyemo, Co-Founders of Oxosi

Oxosi is an e-commerce platform that bridges the gap between luxury contemporary African fashion and global visibility. Launched in 2015, it features a three-part business model: e-commerce, content, and community.

Designers such as Amaka Osakwe and Lisa Folawiyo were part of Oxosi’s first series of trunk shows. They released limited pieces online for sale with the idea of bringing native African brands to a global marketplace, with hope of generating commerce that will directly contribute to the brands as well as to the African economy.

In the case of Osakwe, Oxosi did much more than just hold a trunk show. “We partnered with Maki Oh to present her F/W17 collection during New York Fashion Week,” Adebowale tells Yahoo Style. “We made sure it was not your typical fashion presentation by adding some key Oxosi elements, such as the Oxosi Fuji Ambassadors (a traditional African band) and recreating an authentic Nigerian street scene. It was a major success and a unique opportunity to amplify Maki’s brand in tandem with ours.” 

The Oxosi founders’ goals extend much further than simply commerce. “It’s not only about selling clothes, but also about providing access to an Afromodernist perspective that has not been explored,” says Adeyemo. Adebowale adds, “We think it’s important to continue to work with our designers to showcase their talent and share their vision. The relationship with our designers is reciprocal, and we definitely want to continue to collaborate in nontraditional ways.”

With partners like Oxosi, African designers are well positioned to expand their outreach and hopefully become a much bigger part of the global fashion community.

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Lessons to Learn from Rejection of Sanwo-Olu’s 3 Commissioner, Special Adviser Nominees     There is a general saying that ‘the grace of God can take a person above the sky but only his character can sustain him.' This is the exact story of what happened to the three of Governor’s Sanwo-Olu’s commissioner and special adviser nominees; Ms Adekemi Ajayi-Bembe, Mr Obafemi George and Prince Olanrewaju Sanusi that were rejected by the House of Assembly on the 19th August, 2019. Upshot reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly rejected three of the 38 Commissioner and Special Adviser nominees of Governor Babajide after the completion of screening by the ad-hoc committee of the House. It was amazing that some of the well wishers of the nominees were in the Chamber of the House awaiting their confirmation, but the story changed suddenly.​ Their characters was against them at the verge of their success. A reliable source told Upshot that Ms Ajayi-Bembe most especially would have enjoyed a second chance when she was called upon privately for questioning by the principals officers of the House. They revealed that she was rude and so could not get the opportunity. The same story was told of Obafemi George and Olarenwaju Sanusi. One of the major lessons from the incident is that people must be mindful of their characters. Surprisingly, pictures and profiles of the rejected nominees were included in the inauguration pamphlet of Tuesday 20th August, 2019, thinking that all of them would be confirmed. Some of their well wishes must have bought clothes to celebrate with them but unfortunately their characters closed the doors of success for them. However, a human right lawyer, Chief Giwa-Amu said in an interview that it was the prerogative of the House of Assembly to reject nominees of the Governor. “They might have acted on information that we are not privy to and if it is for the betterment of the State; it is all well and good. There is nothing that says the Assembly must confirm all Governors’ nominees.   Though the Speaker of the House, Mr. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa said that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu might represent them if he wished to do so; the question is will he do so? Those cleared for nominations as commissioners and special advisers and who have since been inaugurated were Mr Oladele Ajayi, Mr Oluwatoyin Fayinka, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke, Mr Kabiru Abdullahi and Mr Joe Igbokwe.   Others were Mr Bonu Solomon Saanu, Mrs Lola Akande, Prince Anofi Elegushi, Mrs Solape Hammond, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, Mrs Shulamite Adebolu, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, Mr. Rabiu Olowo Onaolapo, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, Professor Akin Abayomi, Dr. Idris Salako, Mr. Tunji Bello, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka and Mrs. Bolaji Dada   Also cleared were Mr. Lere Odusote, Dr. Frederick Oladeinde, Mr. Gbolahan Lawal, Dr. Wale Ahmed, Mr. Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN), Mr. Hakeem Fahm and Mrs. Ajibola Ponle.   The rest were Engr. Aramide Adeyoye, Mr. Segun Dawodu, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Mr. Sam Egube, Ms Ruth Bisola Olusanya, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, Mr. Tunbosun Alake and Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo.   ​ ​ ​ ​ Read the full article

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Sanwo-olu Swears In 35 Commissioners, Special Advisers, Assigns Portfolios

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Tuesday administered Oath of Office on 35 Commissioners and Special Advisers and assigned them portfolios in the State Executive Council.

The newly sworn-in commissioners and their portfolios are: Mr Tunji Bello (Water Resources and Environment), Mr Gbolahan Lawal (Agriculture), Dr Wale Ahmed (Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations) and Mrs Lola Akande (Commerce and Industry).

Other commissioners are: Prof. Akin Abayomi (Health), Mrs Folasade Adefisayo (Education), Mrs Aramide Adeyoye (Works and Infrastructure), Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatia (Housing), Mrs Yetunde Arobieke (Local Government), and Mrs Shulamite Adebolu (Tourism, Arts and Culture).

Others on the list are: Mrs Bolaji Dada (Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation), Mr Segun Dawodu (Youths and Social Development), Mr Samuel Egube (Economic Planning and Budget) and Mr Hakeem Fahm (Science and Technology).

Also on the list are: Mr Olalere Odusote (Energy and Mineral Resources), Dr Frederic Oladeinde (Transportation), Dr Rabiu Olowo (Finance), Mr Gbenga Omotoso (Information and Strategy), Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN (Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice).

The remaining commissioners are: Dr Idris Salako (Physical Planning and Urban Develeopment), Mrs Uzamat Akingbile-Yusuf (Home Affairs) and Mrs Ajibola Ponnle (Establishment, Training and Pensions).

The newly sworn-in Special Advisers (SA) to the Governor and their portfolios are: Mr Joe Igbokwe (Drainage and Water Resources), Mrs Aderemi Adebowale-Owoeye (Office of Civic Engagement) and Mr Oladele Ajayi (Commerce and Industry).

Others are: Mrs Adetoke Benson-Awoyinka (Housing), Mr Olatunbosun Alaka (Innovation and Technology), Mr Kabiru Abdullahi (Urban Development), Mr Afolabi Ayantayo (Political and Legislative Affairs), and Prince Anofi Elegushi (Central Business District).

The rest are: Mr Oluwatoyin Fayinka (Transportation), Mrs Solape Hammond (Sustainable Development Goals), Ms Ruth Olusanya (Agriculture), Mr Solomon Bonu (Arts and Culture) and Mr Tokunbo Wahab (Education).

In his address, Sanwo-Olu urged the newly sworn-in members of the state Executive Council to fervently and ultimately assist him in serving the people of Lagos state.

“The Blueprint for a new Lagos and the Development Plan (2012 to 2025) are still relevant as strategic reference materials for a systematic implementation of medium and long-term policies, in line with the overall vision for our state.

“However, in this administration, our task must be to accelerate the trajectory of growth and development of Lagos State, embarked upon by the administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and built upon by successive administrations.

“Today, providence has entrusted us with the great responsibility of ensuring that the vision of the blueprint and the Development Plan comes to pass wholly and completely,” Sanwo-Olu said.

The governor, who noted that the cabinet could not afford to disappoint the people of Lagos State, urged members to brace up for challenges and embrace transparency, accountability, fairness and value for money.

“Let me remind you that your appointment is a unique privilege and a call to service. It must not be seen as opportunity for self-service.

“While discharging the responsibility that will be assigned to you, you must imbibe our culture of transparency, accountability, fairness and value for money.

“I therefore implore you to earnestly commit yourselves to the agenda and vision of this administration.

“I charge you to show commitment, diligence and exemplary leadership, as the necessary virtues needed to achieve the greatness we desire for our state and to deliver the prosperity our people deserve, ” he added.

One of the newly sworn-in commissioners, Mr Tunji Bello, who delivered a vote of assurance on behalf of others, promised that the new cabinet members would serve the state and support the governor’s campaign promises.

Earlier in her welcome address, Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folasahde Jaji, said that the inauguration was significant because it underlined the will and determination of the governor, to improve governance and well being of residents.

“Today’s inauguration is an important fulfillment of the constitutional requirements, as enshrined in Section 192 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as members, “Jaji said.

The event was witnessed by government functionaries, members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, stalwarts of APC, and traditional rulers among others.

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The platform shining a light on upcoming African fashion

When you think of modern African identity, Akin Adebowale and Kolade Adeyemo want you to think of OXOSI. The pair previously ran a creative marketing agency in New York, but in January last year created OXOSI as a platform where African fashion designers can not only sell their clothes – they can tell their stories.

Adebowale explains that OXOSI was born from a realisation that a lot of emerging African and black creative talents were not being seen by a wider global audience. “We saw brands that were creating high-quality design: really creative, and really energetic. And there was no middle ground between connecting that supply and that demand, and making it commercially viable.” While some big, Europe-based labels have recently created films and shoots in Africa (Kenzo and Stella McCartney, for instance) Adebowale and Adeyemo want to nurture and support local designers, showcasing African talents who take pride in their culture and connecting them with potential customers worldwide.

“It’s about who we are, and who we represent across the world” — Kolade Adeyemo

The result is not only a curated collection of some of the best of African design, stocking brands such as Daily Paper and Maki Oh, but also an online magazine that celebrates African creativity across the world. From editorials to films, its content is wide-ranging, which Adeyemo says is central to exploring the vast creative wealth of Africa and all of its varied communities. “Part of our commitment is making sure that we represent the whole continent, and (that) we include the diaspora. It’s about who we are, and who we represent across the world.”

From Nigerian skateboarders and youth culture in Mali to interviews with African creatives spread across the globe, the articles celebrate the multifaceted nature of modern African identity. Adebowale and Adeyemo are very aware that colonial narratives about Africa convey ideas of darkness and mystery, and so in a sense are always trying to break through that. Their magazine seeks to enlighten, to educate, to satisfy curiosity. A particularly intriguing series of videos called ‘Getting Dressed’ depict intimate portrayals of the morning routines of African creatives. An insight into the most personal of moments: the silence of sleep punctuated by a phone alarm, the process of transformation in front of a mirror – these videos reveal rather than hide, and foster closeness rather than distance between viewer and subject.

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UPDATED VERSION: FULL LIST OF COMMISSIONERS AND SPECIAL ADVISERS APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU

FULL LIST OF COMMISSIONERS AND SPECIAL ADVISERS APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONERS:  Mr. Rabiu Olowo Onaolapo (Finance) Mr. Tunji Bello (Water Resources and Environment) Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo (Education) Prof. Akin Abayomi (Health) Dr. Idris Salako (Physical Planning and Urban Development) Mr. Gbenga Omotoso (Information and Strategy) Mrs. Bolaji Dada (Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation) Mr. Lere Odusote (Energy and Natural Resources) Dr. Frederic Oladeinde (Transportation) Mr. Gbolahan Lawal (Agriculture) Moruf Akinderu Fatai (Housing) Mr. Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN) (Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice) Mr. Hakeem Fahm (Science and Technology) Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle (Establishment, Training and Pension) Engr. Aramide Adeyoye (Works and Infrastructure) Mr. Segun Dawodu (Youth and Social Development) Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf (Home Affairs) Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke (Local Government and Community Affairs) Mrs. Lola Akande (Commerce and Industry) Mrs. Olufunke Adebolu (Tourism Arts and Culture) Mr. Sam Egube (Economy Planning and Budget) Dr. Wale Ahmed (Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations) SPECIAL ADVISERS: Ms Ruth Bisola Olusanya  (Special Adviser on Agriculture) Princess Aderemi Adebowale (Special Adviser on Civic Engagement) Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo (Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Affairs) Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka (Special Adviser on Housing) Joe Igbokwe (Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources) Olatunbosun Alake (Special Adviser for Innovation and Technology) Arc. Kabiru Ahmed Abdullahi (Special Adviser on Urban Development) Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi (Special Adviser on Central Business Districts) Bonu Solomon Saanu (Special Adviser on Arts and Culture) Oluwatoyin Fayinka (Special Adviser on Transportation) Oladele Ajayi (Special Adviser on Commerce and Industry) Tokunbo Wahab (Special Adviser on Education) Solape Hammond (Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals) Read the full article

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LIST OF COMMISSIONERS & SAs IN LAGOS

Mr. Rabiu Olowo Onaolapo Honourable Commissioner for Finance Rabiu according to his twitter and Linkedln handle profile is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Experienced Chief Audit Executive, Adjunct Professor and Authorised Trainer of The ACFE in West Africa, an anti-fraud organisation and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo Commissioner for Education Folashade is an educationist with more than 20-year experience in the sector. She is a principal consultant/CEO at Leading Learning Limited, a company she founded herself in 2014. Prof. Akin Abayomi Commissioner for Health Prof. Emeritus Abayomi is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Environmental Health and Biosecurity. Akin studied at the Royal Medical College of Saint Bartholomew’s Hospital in the University of London where he attained his first graduate degree in Medicine and progressing to obtain fellowships from both Royal College of Medicine in the United Kingdom and the College of Medicine of South Africa. Dr. Idris Salako Commissioner for Fiscal Planning and Urban Development Idris is the Managing partner at Adesanya Salako and Associates. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) and a member at the Town Planning Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC). Mr. Tunji Bello Commissioner for Water Resources and Environment Bello, according to his profile on Bloomberg served as worked with various companies like First Bank of Nigeria, Concord Press Nigeria Ltd., St. Petersburg Times, Florida USA, to mention just a few. The former commissioner and immediate Secretary to the State Government (SSG) had various publications to his credit ranging from business to politics. He is a member of the following bodies: Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Society of International Law, Nigerian Guild of Editors, Nigerian Union of Journalist, and Civil Liberty Organisation. Mr. Gbenga Omotoso Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga is an award-winning journalist and the current Editor-in-Chief of The Nation Newspaper. Mrs. Bolaji Dada Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dada is the former Vice-Chairman of Apapa Local Government, a position she held twice. She is a 1991 graduate of the Lagos State University graduate of Industrial Chemistry with a Masters in Corporate Governance from the Leeds Metropolitan University, United Kingdom. Mr. Lere Odusote Commissioner Energy and Natural Resources Olalere is an acknowledged power sector expert responsible for creating partnership strategies that guide new business and infrastructure development.   He has a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Ibadan and an MBA in Investment Management and Information from Pace University, New York. Dr. Frederic Oladeinde Commissioner for Transportation Oladeinde is the Head of Corporate and Investment Planning Department of Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). He joined LAMATA in 2008 as Technical Adviser and head of Transport Planning.   He holds a Ph. D. degree in Transport Planning from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in the United Kingdom.   He began his career as a transport consultant in Oscar Faber Consulting in London, United Kingdom before joining the Department for Transport, UK as a Senior Transport Planning Adviser where he was responsible for advising the British government on the impact of various transport policies. Mr. Gbolahan Lawal Commissioner for Agriculture Gbolahan is the immediate past Commissioner of Housing and a former Commissioner of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Lagos State. A seasoned security & development practitioner and socio-entrepreneur, he has deep understanding for political economy of development, especially in low and medium-income economies. Moruf Akinderu Fatai Commissioner for Housing Mr. Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN) Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Moyosore is a first-class litigator. In recognition of his excellence in this regard the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Hon. Justice Aloma Mukhtar GCON conferred Mr. M.J. Onigbanjo with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria on 23rd September 2013. Mr. Hakeem Fahm Commissioner for Science and Technology Hakeem is an ICT specialist and a former Commissioner for The Ministry of Science and Technology. He is also a Network Infrastructure Director. Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle Commissioner for Ministry Establishment, Training and Pension Mrs. Ponnle is an accomplished Consultant, Executive Coach and Organisational Psychologist. She has a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Ibadan and a M.Sc. in Organisational Psychology from the University of London.   She has over 22 years’ experience in various fields having worked in companies such as Arthur Andersen (now KPMG International) and British American Tobacco.   With a combined experience in Human Capital development of over 14 years, Ponnle has worked extensively with leaders and teams in both private and public sectors with focus in the area of learning and development, leadership and team development, diversity and inclusion and change management. Engr. Aramide Adeyoye Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure Mr. Segun Dawodu Commissioner for Youth and Social Development Dawodu is a former Commissioner of Sports in Lagos. Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf Commissioner for Home Affairs Uzamat is a Pharmacist, Politician and the immediate past Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Lagos State. She had her primary education at Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Ile Ife from ‪1980-1986‬. On completion she gained admission into the Seventh Day Adventist Grammar school Ile Ife between ‪1987-1992‬ after which she was admitted to University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos for her B.Pharm graduating in the year 2006. Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs Mrs. Lola Akande Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Mrs. Olufunke Adebolu Commissioner for Tourism Arts and Culture Mr. Sam Egube Commissioner for Economy Planning and Budget Egube is the Board Chairman of CeLD Innovations Limited. He is an engineer with significant banking experience. He is also an author and socially smart entrepreneur whose carrier runs through a significant number of local and international institutions. His banking sojourn as management staff and consultant cuts through top Nigerian banks including, United Bank for Africa Plc, NNB International Bank Plc, First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Diamond Bank Plc. Dr. Wale Ahmed Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Relations Dr. Wale is a Medical doctor and a member, Nigerian Medical Association, Society for International Relations & Diplomacy and Nigerian Red Cross Society. He is a one-time Commissioner for Special Duties and Assembly member who sponsored the motion for free treatment of accident victims within the first 24 hours. *SPECIAL ADVISERS*   Ms Ruth Bisola Olusanya_ not available Special Adviser, Ministry of Agriculture Princess Aderemi Adebowale Special Adviser of the Office of Civic Engagement Princess Adebowale, founder of Remindales Healthcare Agency, is a one-time freelance journalist and politician. She is a former aspirant of the Epe Federal constituency in the House of Representatives. Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo Special Adviser on Political and Legislative Affairs Ayantayo is a crime and fictional writer turned politician. A graduate of Mass communications from the University of Lagos, Ayantayo has been writing from an early age. He was Secretary to the Local Government, Orile Agege and presently a member, Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM) Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka Special Adviser, Ministry of Housing She is a barrister turned politician. She is also the Assistant Legal Adviser, All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State. Joe Igbokwe Special Adviser for Drainage and Water Resources Tubosun Alake Special Adviser for Innovation and Technology Architect Kabiru Ahmed Abdullahi Special Adviser, Urban Development Anofi Olanrewaju Elegushi Special Adviser, Central Business Districts . Bonu Solomon Saanu Special Adviser, Arts and Culture Oluwatoyin Fayinka Special Adviser, Ministry of Transportation Oladele Ajayi Special Adviser on Commerce and Industry Tokunbo Wahab Special Adviser, Ministry of Education Solape Hammond Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals Read the full article

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Lagos Cabinet: Assembly Rejects Three Sanwo-Olu's Nominees, Confirms 35 Others

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday rejected three of the 38 Commissioner and Special Adviser nominees of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after the completion of screening by the ad-hoc committee of the House last week. The gallery of the Assembly was filled to the brim with well wishers of the nominees on Monday during the confirmation exercise that held at the hallowed chamber of the Assembly. Those rejected by the Assembly included Ms. Adekemi Ajayi-Bembe, Mr. Obafemi George and Prince Lanre Sanusi.   The Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa had said shortly after the final screening of the nominees that the report of the committee set up for the screening would be based on the decision taken at the parliamentary of the assembly. He added that the confirmation was not about educational qualification, and that the House would continue to monitor the commissioners and special advisers and oversight their responsibilities when they assume office. He added that where they discover that their actions were inappropriate the House might declare a vote of no confidence on them. Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa constituency 02 in his contribution said the nominees are people of integrity, they have performed excellently but saying it goes beyond education as rightly mentioned by Mr Speaker, Ajayi Obasa. "It has to do with your ability. The composition of the nominees show that they are people who have varied experience.   He moved that the recommendations of the committee be adopted and it was seconded by Hon. Noheem Adams.   Those cleared for nominations as commissioners and special advisers were Mr Oladele Ajayi, Mr Oluwatoyin Fayinka, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke, Mr Kabiru Abdullahi and Mr Joe Igbokwe. Others are Mr Bonu Solomon Saanu, Mrs Lola Akande, Prince Anofi Elegushi, Mrs Solape Hammond, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, Mrs Shulamite Adebolu, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, Mr. Rabiu Olowo Onaolapo, Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo, Professor Akin Abayomi, Dr. Idris Salako, Mr. Tunji Bello, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka and Mrs. Bolaji Dada   Others included Mr. Lere Odusote, Dr. Frederick Oladeinde, Mr. Gbolahan Lawal, Dr. Wale Ahmed, Mr. Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN), Mr. Hakeem Fahm and Mrs. Ajibola Ponle. Also confirmed were Engr. Aramide Adeyoye, Mr. Segun Dawodu, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Mr. Sam Egube, Ms Ruth Bisola Olusanya, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, Mr. Tunbosun Alake and Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo. The rejection and confirmation were done through a voice vote supervised by the Speaker. However, the swearing-in and inauguration of the cleared nominees has been fixed for Tuesday 20th August, 2019 at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja by 10 am. Read the full article