The Rivers State House of Assembly (RSHA) has confirmed four nominees as commissioners following a screening exercise conducted on Monday.
The exercise took place at the Hallowed Chambers of the Government House in Port Harcourt.
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Stephen Banigo, Special Assistant on Media to the Speaker of the Assembly, announced that the nominees were confirmed as commissioners after the House held debates and discussions.
During the session, the Speaker of the House, Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, raised concerns about the recent unrest affecting several local government secretariats in the state.
He appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take swift action against those responsible for destroying public infrastructure.
“Mr. Speaker stated that the Governor had shown exceptional restraints in the face of provocation, which the Assembly aligns with, calling on the Inspector General of Police to carry out his constitutional duties by going after the criminals who have decided to burn down government infrastructure in the state,” Mr. Banigo wrote.
The newly confirmed commissioners are Hon. Israel Lebura Ngbuelu, Hon. Evans Bapakaye Bipi, Barr. Otamiri John Ngubo, and Hon. Barr. Benibo Anabraba.
The session saw attendance from several key figures, including former principal officers and members of the House. Proceedings were adjourned until October 10, 2024.
