Delta Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa has forwarded seven names of nominees for appointment as chairman and members of the State House of Assembly Commission to the legislature for approval.
The names of the nominees which are contained in a letter were read during plenary of the Assembly by the Speaker, Chief Sherriff Oborevwori on Wednesday in Asaba.
Okowa said reconstitution of the commission was sequel to the expiration of the tenure of its former chairman and members.
”In exercise of the power conferred on me by Section 4, subsection (4) of the Delta State House of Assembly Service Commission (Establishment) Law, 2021, I wish to present the following persons for confirmation by the House.
”Mrs Cordelia Anyangwu as chairman, Chief Philomena Oyearone, Chief Timothy Umukoro, Mrs Mowoe Fou, Mr Sunday Ebireri, Chief Innocent Okofu and Sir Andrew Ukavwe as members of the commission.
”It would be greatly appreciated if the names of the nominees are presented before the House for consideration and confirmation, to enable me to effect their appointments in line with the law,” the letter said.
Consequently, the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Chief Ferguson Onwo, moved a motion for the Assembly to receive the letter from the governor.
The motion was unanimously adopted by the lawmakers when put to a voice vote by the speaker, after it was seconded by the Deputy Majority Leader of the Assembly, Mr Photo Preyor.
The nominees are expected to appear before the Assembly for screening on Thursday. (NAN)
