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  • Edo assembly confirms commissioner nominees, CJ

    Edo assembly confirms commissioner nominees, CJ

    The Edo House of Assembly on Monday confirmed 11 commissioner nominees sent to it by Gov. Godwin Obaseki for approval.

    The nominees were cleared after the assembly endorsed the report of the Committee on Rules, Business and Government House, chaired by the Majority Leader, Henry Okhuarobo.

    In its report, the committee said it found the nominees to be competent, relatively young and physically fit for the assignment.

    The assembly unanimously confirmed the nominees in a voice vote.

    Gov. Obaseki had in a letter dated Sept. 28, addressed to the Speaker, Mr Marcus Onobun, requested the house to screen and confirm the nominees as commissioners in the state.

    Those on the list included, Mr Oluwole Osamudiamen lyamu (SAN) (Oredo LGA), Prof. Obehi Akoria (Esan West), Dr Joan Oviawe (Uhumwode) Ethan Uzamere (Ovia South West) and Mr Monday Osaigbovo (Ovia North East).

    Others were Mr Marie Edeko (Esan North East), Joseph Eboigbe (Esan Central), Mr Moses Agbukor (Etsako East), lsoken Omo (Ikpoba-Okha), Andrew Emwanta (Egor) and Mrs Otse Momoh-Omorogbe (Etsako West).

    In the same vain, the house also confirmed the nomination of Justice Joe Acha as the new Chief Judge of the state.

  • Kwara Assembly suspends screening of commissioner-nominee

    Kwara Assembly suspends screening of commissioner-nominee

    The Kwara House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended the screening of Mrs Adenike Afolabi-Oshatimeyin, as commissioner.

    The House did not give any reason for the suspension, but screened and confirmed another commissioner-nominee, Mrs Florence Oyeyemi.

    The Speaker, Mr Yalubu Danladi, announced the suspension of the screening of Afolabi-Oshatimeyin at the commencement of the screening of Oyeyemi.

    He said the screening of Afolabi-Oshatimeyin would hold on Thursday, however.

    Afolabi-Oshatimeyin was Commissioner for Communications in the state cabinet dissolved by Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq last December.

  • BREAKING: Gov Okowa releases list of more Commissioner nominees

    BREAKING: Gov Okowa releases list of more Commissioner nominees

    Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has released another list containing names of persons to be appointed into the State Executive Council as Commissioner.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Okowa on Tuesday released the Commissioners’ list, containing the names of seven (7) persons.

    The Commissioners’ list contains the names of Prof Patrick Mobughare, Chika Ossai, Basil Ganagana Emmanuel, Dr. Mordi Ononye, Ovie Oghwore, Bridget Anyafulu and Solomon Golley.

  • Meet Governor Okowa’s newly sworn in commissioners, their portfolios

    Meet Governor Okowa’s newly sworn in commissioners, their portfolios

    Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Thursday swore in 18 new Commissioners as members of the State Executive Council.

    He charged the commissioners to be innovative by initiating new ideas that would lead to the realisation of the Stronger Delta mantra.

    Okowa said that the reconstitution of the cabinet become necessary to move on as a government following the dissolution of the cabinet on May 18.

    According to him, the commissioners have to be innovative, shun the routine way of doing things, bring in new ideas, be creative and take bold action.

    “They must be effective communicators; they must take time to communicate with their staff and subordinates.

    “The commissioners have to be role models both in their public and private lives, live exemplary lives that will portray the administration in good light,” he said.

    Okowa also charged them to ensure that they go back home to relate with their people and community and to shun double standards in their dealings with the people.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG observed five of the Commissioners were women in line with the government’s resolve to effectively engage women in politics and development.

    Portfolios of the newly sworn in commissioners in Delta State.

    1. Mr. Charles Aniagwu – Commissioner for Information

    2. Dr. Barry Gbe – Commissioner for Economic Planning

    3. Hon. Julius Egbedi – Commissioner for Agriculture

    4. Mr. Ifeanyi Egwuyenga – Commissioner for Youth and Sports.

    5. Olorogun Barr Arthur Akpowowo – Commissioner for Urban Renewal

    6. Chief Festus Ochonogor – Commissioner for Housing

    7. Mrs. Flora Alanta – Commissioner for Women Affairs.

    8. Mr. Churchill Amagada – Commissioner for Trade and Investment.

    9. Engineer Jonathan Ukodhiko – Commissioner for Energy.

    10. Barr Evelyn Omavowan Oboro – Commissioner for Water Resources.

    11. Engineer Noel Omordon – Commissioner for Works.

    12. Chief Fidelis Tilije – Commissioner for Finance.

    13. Mrs Rose Esewu – Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.

    14. Engineer Lawrence Ejiofor – Commissioner for Culture and Tourism.

    15. Princess Shola Ogbemi-Daibo – Commissioner for Technical Education.

    16. Mr. Onogba Chris – Commissioner for Environment.

    17. Barrister Kate Oniawan – Commissioner for Lands and Survey.

    18. Mr. Johnbull Edema – Commissioner for Bureau for Special Duties.

  • BREAKING: Gov Okowa appoints Commissioners

    BREAKING: Gov Okowa appoints Commissioners

    Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday, forwarded the names of seventeen Commissioner designates to the State House of Assembly for confirmation.

    The names of the nominees were read by the Speaker, Honorable Sheriff Oborevwori at plenary.

    Those nominated by the Governor for appointment as Commissioners are; Mr. Charles Aniagwu, Dr. Barry Gbe, Mr. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga, Chief Arthur Akpowowo, and Chief Festus Ochonogor.

    Others are Mrs. Flora Alanta, Mr. Churchill Amagada, Engineer Jonathan Igworiwoh, Hon. Evelyn Oboro, Engr. Noel Omordon, Chief Fidelis Tilije, and Mrs Rose Ezewu.

    Also nominated as Commissioners are, Engr. Lawrence Ejiofor, Princess Shola Ogbemi-Daibo, Mr. Chris Onogba, Mrs Kate Onianwa, and Mr. John Onyema.

    Governor Okowa said the nomination of members of the State Executive Council was in line with the powers vested on him by section 192, subsection 2 of the 1999 constitution as amended.

    The nominees have been directed to submit twenty-five copies of their CV to the office of the Clerk on or before June 21, and to appear for screening on June 22, 2021.

  • Buhari meets INEC Chairman, Commissioners in Abuja

    Buhari meets INEC Chairman, Commissioners in Abuja

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu.

    Professor Yakubu was joined by five INEC commissioners at the meeting, which held at the First Lady’s conference room at the State House in Abuja.

    The meeting may be connected to the recent attacks on INEC facilities across the country.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that on May 27, Professor Yakubu said its offices and facilities have been attacked 41 times within the last two years.

    However, in the last four weeks, 11 offices of the commission have been either set ablaze or vandalized, according to the INEC chief.

    On Monday, the election agency vowed to conduct the Anambra governorship election, which is scheduled to hold on November 6, despite increasing levels of insecurity across the country.

  • Ayade fires four commissioners, five other appointees days after defecting to APC

    Ayade fires four commissioners, five other appointees days after defecting to APC

    Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has sacked four commissioners from his cabinet.

    Mr Christian Ita, who is the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, announced this in a statement on Monday in Calabar, the state capital.

    The affected commissioners are Mike Usibe (New City Development), Rita Ayim (Women Affairs), Asu Okang (Information), and Ntufam Etim (Climate Change).

    Governor Ayade also relieved five other appointees – who include Leo Inyambe, Orok Duke, Victor Okon, John Bassey, and Mbeh Agbiji – of their appointments.

    While no reason was given for the Governor’s action, he thanked the affected commissioners and appointees for their services to the state and wished them well in their future endeavours.

    They were, however, asked to return the government properties and vehicles in their possession to the Chief of Staff to the Governor.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Ayade had on May 20 defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) becoming the second governor in six months to join the party from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    He was elected as the governor of Cross Rivers State in 2015 on the platform of the PDP, and got re-elected in 2019 on same platform.

    Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State had also announced his defection from PDP to APC on November 17, 2020.

    He alleged that the South-East region had suffered injustice in the opposition party, a claim that was swiftly denied by the PDP.

  • JUST IN: Governor Uzodinma sacks 20 commissioners, dissolves cabinet

    JUST IN: Governor Uzodinma sacks 20 commissioners, dissolves cabinet

    Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has sacked 20 commissioners and dissolved the State executive council.

    This was announced on Wednesday shortly after the state executive council meeting in Owerri, the state capital.

    The Commissioner for Information and Strategy Declan Emelumba told journalists that the reason for the dissolution is to rejig the activities of the state government after one year in office.

    He added that out of the 28 commissioners only eight commissioners were left to carry on with their activities.

    The commissioners are Health, Information, Tourism, Women Affairs, Works, Finance, Youths and the Ministry of Technology.

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  • Tambuwal assigns portfolios to 3 new commissioners

    Tambuwal assigns portfolios to 3 new commissioners

    Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, has assigned portfolios to the three newly appointed commissioners and members of the state Executive Council.

    Malam Muhammad Bello, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the governor said this in a statement on Sunday in Sokoto.

    Bello said that Malam Mainasara Ahmad was posted to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, while Malam Abubakar Maikudi will take charge in the Ministry of Solid Minerals.

    He said that Malam Bashir Gorau was posted the Ministry of Sports and Youths Development, while the former commissioner in the ministry has been redeployed to the Ministry of Land and Housing.

    Tambuwal had on Oct. 28, swore-in the three new appointees as commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.

  • JUST IN: Three more Commissioners resign from Obaseki’s group, form alliance with Ize-Iyamu

    JUST IN: Three more Commissioners resign from Obaseki’s group, form alliance with Ize-Iyamu

    Three Edo state commissioners have resigned from Governor Godwin Obaseki’s government ahead of the governorship election.

    Prince Emmanuel Odigie, Alhaji Aiwanu Oshiomhole and Osamwonyi Atu representing Edo central, Edo North Senatorial districts respectively are the three Oil and Gas Commissioners in the Edo State Oil Gas Producing Area Development Commission (EDOSOGPADEC) who resigned.

    It was further gathered that one of the Governor’s Special Adviser, Hon. Bright Njor of the Ugbeka Ward 03 has also resigned his position.

    The Commissioners and Special Adviser all said they will now be working committedly to ensure the emergence of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as Governor of the state in the resignation letters they sent in.

    Though they appreciated the Governor for the opportunity he gave them to serve and wished him well in his bid to become governor of the state, they also stated that they got their positions as a result of their loyalty to the APC and have chosen to stay true to the cause that earned them their places.