Imo Assembly confirms additional six Commissioner Nominees

The Imo House of Assembly, on Thursday screened and confirmed six additional Commissioner Nominees during a plenary session.

The speaker, Mr Chike Olemgbe (APC-Ihitte Uboma), stated that the list of nominees had been considered during an executive session on Tuesday before their appearance for the screening.

The House Majority Leader, Mr Kanayo Onyemaechi (APC Owerri West), moved the motion for screening, and was seconded by the member representing Owerri Municipal Mr Clinton Amadi (LP).

The nominees are, Mr Johncliff Nwadike, Mr Ernest Ibejiako, Mr Emeka Mbudem, Chief Ifeanyi Oru, Dr Prosper Ohayagha and Mr Chukwuemeka Okoronkwo.

Following the screening of the nominees, the Deputy Speaker, Mr Amarachi Iwuanyanwu (APC-Nwangele) moved a motion for their confirmation, noting that they had satisfied all requirements.

The motion was seconded by Mr Clinton Amadi (LP-Owerri Municipal) following which the nominees were confirmed.

NEWSVERGE recalls that 16 nominees had been previously screened and confirmed by the house.