ODHA Confirms Owate As DG Pension Commission
By Awodeyi Elizabeth
Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Mr Babatunde Adefusi Owate as the Director General, Ondo State Pension Commission.
The appointment was confirmed at a plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon Bamidele Oleyelogun.
The confirmation followed report from the screening of the House Committee on Selection headed by the Speaker and presented by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Samuel Aderoboye.
Aderoboye said the nominee responded to all questions raised by the Committee in very eloquent and explicit order, noting that he has a clear understanding of Pension, adding that he possess the required academic qualifications, and physically, mentally and emotionally stable and fit to accomplish the challenges on the position as the DG.
The report also stated that he possess the required experiences, Charisma and the much needed exposure to function effectively.
Also Speaking glowingly about Owate is a Lawmaker representing his constituency, Hon Akintomide Akinrogunde who described the Okitipupa born as an expertise who will put pension administration on a good path to achieve desired result.
The Majority leader of the House, Hon Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi moved the motion for the report to be considered and the nominees be confirmed and was seconded by the Minority Leader, Rasheed Elegbeleye
The Speaker , Oleyelogun who ruled for the confirmation congratulated him and urged him to put in his best to make a difference.
In his response, Owate appreciated Governor Akeredolu for nominating him as a DG and also appreciated the lawmakers for the efforts they have put in place during the screening and confirmation.
Owate who is a Chartered Accountant promised to do everything at his disposal to ensure improvement in the system , pledging not disappoint the people of Ondo State and the honorable house.
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