The Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday screened and confirmed Olayide Adelami as the Deputy Governor of the State.
The Assembly confirmed the nominee after the consideration of a report by the House selection committee presided over by the Speaker, Mr Olamide Oladij, during the plenary session of the Assembly.
After the submission of the report, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Abayomi Akinruntan recommended the confirmation of the appointment of the nominee, affirming that Adelami had been properly screened.
The Speaker, Oladiji who ruled for the confirmation congratulated the Deputy Governor designate, urging him to put in his best and pledged the house support to the executive for the people to enjoy more democracy dividend.
Dr adelami in a response thanked Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for giving him the opportunity to serve.
He said his appointment was a call to duty and promised to work for the development of ondo state and promote harmonious relationship between the executive and the legislature.