Kehinde Fajobi
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has forwarded six commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation.
The nominees, as stated in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, include Olabisi Idaomi, Paddy Iyamu, Paul Ohonbamu, Washington Osifo, Lucky Eseigbe, and Andrew Ijegbai.
The letter, titled “Request for the Confirmation of Commissioners,” reads:
“I write at the instance of the Governor of Edo, Monday Okpebholo, to forward for the consideration and confirmation of the Assembly, the underlisted names as Commissioner designates.
“They are Hon. Paul Ohonbamu, Washington Osifo, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, Sir Lucky Eseigbe, Andrew Ijegbai, and Barr. Marie Olabisi Idaomi.
“While looking forward to the expeditious confirmation of the names, please accept the assurances of the warm regards of Mr. Governor.”
The Assembly is expected to commence the confirmation process in the coming days.