The Lagos State House of Assembly commenced the screening of the 39 commissioner-nominees submitted to it by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday, marking a crucial step toward the formation of the state executive council.
The 39 wise men are expected to form the bedrock of the for the implementation of the policies of the Governor Sanwo-Olu administration in Lagos.
On Monday, August 14, the 12-man screening committee, headed by its Chairman, Mojeed Fatai, Chief Whip of the House, screened Hon. Yacoob Ekundayo Alebiosu and 19 other nominees. Addressing the nominees, Hon. Fatai emphasized the constitutional importance of the committee’s task in scrutinizing and confirming the nominees for key positions in the state administration.
No one expected anything less from the cerebral Yacoob Ekundayo Alebiosu. A former lawmaker of the national assembly, D-Bush, as he is fondly called, shared his diverse experiences from both the executive and legislative branches of government. He expressed his readiness to serve in any ministry, highlighting his experience and versatility in various fields of endeavours.
Among his rich resume while in the house of representatives were: Chairman House Committee on Treaties and Agreements, House Committee on Gas; Resources, House Committee on Communications, House Committee on Land, Transport, House Committee on Justice, House Committee on Science and Technology. He sponsored the House motion on the payment of adequate compensation for Dana Air Crash Victims in line with the Provision of Montreal Convention signed by Nigeria. He also sponsored the House motion on the Harmful Effects of Caffeinated Energy Drinks on Nigerian youth and the need for regulation of the manufacturing and importation into the country. These and many were a few of the sterling records that earned Bush a badge of honour.
Despite being a former lawmaker, which ordinarily would earned him a ‘take a bow’ remark from members of the screening committee, Alebiosu took some time to proudly recount his accomplishments. Well read and evidently inteligent, Alebiosu, a qualified architect was at his best as he spoke about his deep understanding of the parliamentary process, likening the legislature to home and essential to a functioning democracy.
In response to his potential contributions, Alebiosu promised to bring his wealth of experience to the executive arm, highlighting his leadership roles in various committees despite his background as an architect and to ultimately add value to the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Lagos State.
Bush’s intimidating educational achievements as trainings are listed below:
Leadership and Decision Making-Harvard University, Massachusetts, United States of
America, 2015
Training on Personal Development-The Coaching Academy London, 2014, United
Kingdom
Dynamic Leadership Programme: University College London (UCL)-2014, United
Kingdom.
Conferences Attended
Oxford University China-Africa Network Workshop: African Development, the China Model and
the Politics of Industrialization 2014. Oxford University, UK.
Nigerian Representative: Commonwealth Parliamentarian Association, British Parliament,
United Kingdom-on Drug Traffic Control and Money Laundering-2008
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Warwick University, United Kingdom ongoing
Postgraduate Studies (PGD)- Strategic Leadership
University of Northumbria, Newcastle United Kingdom 2021
Master of Science (MSC)- Leadership and Management
University of Northumbria, Newcastle United Kingdom 2015-2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA)- Leadership and Management
Yaba College of Technology, Lagos 1991-1993
Higher National Diploma (HND)-ArchitectureYaba College of Technology, Lagos 1988- 1990
Ordinary National Diploma (OND)- Architecture