Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, yesterday, sent names of his commissioner nominees to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
In the letter sent to the Speaker of the House, dated June 19, Obaseki said the nominees represented the 18 local government areas of the state.
The nominees are Yekini Idaiyi from Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Paul Ohonbamu Egor, Hon Christopher Adesotu (Ovia South West), Mrs. Magdalene Ohenhen (Esan South East), Barr. Emmanuel Usoh (Esan North East), Mr Jimoh Ijegbai (Owan East), Mr Joseph Ugheoke (Estako Central), Mariam Abubakar (Estako West), Mika Amanokhai (Estako East) and Monday Osaigbovo, (Ovia North East).
Others are Barr. E. Agbale (Esan Central), Mr Osazee Ero (Orhionmwon), Mr Osagie Inegbedion (Igueben), David Osifo (Uhunmwode), Prof. Yinka Omoregbe (Oredo), Reginald Okun (Owan West), Mr Amiolemen Osahon (Esan West), and Edorodion Erimona Oye (Ikpoba-Okha).
Obaseki, therefore, solicited for the support of the house in screening and confirming those he chose.
The Speaker, Justin Okonoboh, consequently directed the nominees to submit 30 copies of their credentials to the Committee on Rules, Business and Government House within 24 hours.
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