By Obinna Nwaoku, Port Harcourt
21 May 2024 | 3:28 pm
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo has screened and confirmed eight Commissioner Designates as members of the Rivers State Executive Council. Their confirmation was preceded by a letter from Governor Siminalayi Fubara read by Speaker Oko-Jumbo on Tuesday requesting that the nominees be screened and confirmed by the State Assembly. The…
Rivers State House of Assembly
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo has screened and confirmed eight Commissioner Designates as members of the Rivers State Executive Council.
Their confirmation was preceded by a letter from Governor Siminalayi Fubara read by Speaker Oko-Jumbo on Tuesday requesting that the nominees be screened and confirmed by the State Assembly.
The confirmed commissioners are Prince Charles Bekee, Mr. Collins Onunwo, Mr. Solomon Eke, Engineer Basoene Josua Benibo and Dr. Peter Medee.
Others are Mr. Elloka Tasie Amadi, Mr. Tambari Sydney Gbara and Dr. Ovy Orluideye Chinedum Chukwuma.
The nominees while fielding questions from Lawmakers said they will bring their wealth of experience into the administration of Governor Fubara to take it to an enviable height.
Mr. Solomon Eke, Engineer Basoene Joshua Benebo, Dr Peter Medee and Prince Charles Bekee in their separate responses said they will bring value and transformation into the system.
Commencing debate on the screening, House Leader, Sokari Good Boy Sokari pleaded with the house to confirm the nominees since most of them have served in various capacities in the State and moved a motion for closure of debate which was seconded by the Deputy Speaker Adolphus Timothy Orubienimigha.
The Speaker, Oko-Jumbo based on the motion divided the house through a voice note and members unanimously voted for the confirmation.
Speaker, Oko-Jumbo however, used the opportunity to commend the Executive Governor of Rivers State for his achievements so far in the State, stressing that he has carried out laudable projects that has transversed the State.
He also called on the Governor to remain focused and continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.
The Speaker however assured him of the Assembly’s support in ensuring that he has an unhindered tenure.
Leader Sokari Good boy Sokari who spoke to members of the Press Corps Shortly after the screening said the executive arm of government needs to be filled.
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The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo has screened and confirmed eight Commissioner Designates as members of the Rivers State Executive Council. Their confirmation was preceded by a letter from Governor Siminalayi Fubara read by Speaker Oko-Jumbo on Tuesday requesting that the nominees be screened and confirmed by the State Assembly. The…
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