June 08, (THEWILL) – The Edo State House of Assembly on Thursday, considered and confirmed the first batch of commissioner-nominees sent to it by the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie (Esq), confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday.
“The names of the commissioner-nominees include Ethan Osaze Uzamere, Christopher Osaretin Nehikhare, Monday Osaigbovo, Dr Joan Osa-Oviawe, Isoken Omo, Stephen Ehikhioya Idehenre, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, Patrick Uanseru, and Samuel Alli (Dr).
“Others are Adaze Aguele-Kalu, Kingsley Uwagbale, Uyi Oduwa Malaka, Joshua Omokhodion, Ojiefoh Enaholo Donatus and Christabel Omo Ekwu.”
Governor Obaseki had requested the Assembly to consider and confirm the appointments.
The letter addressed to the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, read: “I write at the instance of His Excellency, the Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, to forward herewith the under-listed names of Commissioner Nominees to the Edo State House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation.
“I am to request that the above nominees be expeditiously screened and confirmed.
“Please accept the assurance of the warm regards of the Governor.”
The Edo State Assembly, at plenary, screened and confirmed the nominees after due deliberation on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
