AKHA CONFIRMS 27 COMMISSIONERS, SPECIAL ADVISER NOMINEES | Plaza Newspaper
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) has confirmed 27 Commissioners and Special Adviser nominees sent by Governor Umo Eno.
The approval followed a thorough screening exercise that assessed the nominees qualifications, experience, and suitability for their respective roles by the lawmakers and the adoption of the report of the committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Public Petitions, Chaired by Hon. Prince Aniefiok Attah.
The confirmed nominees include: Elder Aniekan Umanah, Dr. Henry Archibong, Rt. Hon. Nsikak Ekong, Rt. Hon. Alice Ekpenyong, Hon. Frank Archibong, Captain Iniobong Ekong, Mr. Bob Almond Emem, Comrade Ini Ememobong Essien, Dr. Offiong Offor, Uko Essien Udom (SAN), Dr. Nsikak Linus Nkan, Princess Emem Ibanga, Mr. Anthony Luke, Rt. Hon. Iniobong Robson, Prof. Eno James, Dr. Emmanuel John Ekem, Mrs. Inibehe Silas Etukudo, Dr. Frank Ekpenyong, Dr. Ekanem Ekerete and Dr. Ubong Inyang.
Others are, Barr. Kufre Udosen, General Koko Essien (rtd), Hon. Ubuo Ubuo, Prof. Ubong Essien, Dr. Anietie Udofia, Mr. Paul Bassey, and Hon. Ikoedem Ekong.
Recall that the Assembly had cleared 20 nominees during Tuesday’s plenary, where it adjourned to Thursday, February 20, 2025 for conclusion of the exercise with the screening and confirmation of the remaining 7.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon.( Elder) Udeme Otong, has directed the Clerk, Mrs. Nsikak Orok to communicate the decision of the House to the Governor for necessary action.
Meanwhile, the House has adjourned plenary till Thursday 27th February, 2025 at 10 a.m
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