Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has submitted the names of six nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation for appointment as commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, read the nominees’ names during Tuesday’s plenary. The individuals nominated for commissioner positions are Val Arevenka, Peter Uviejitobor, Trakiriowei Harry ThankGod, Ebikeme Clark, Sunday Tataobuzogwu, and Okocha Nduka Benjamin.
In his letter, Governor Oborevwori stated that the nominations were made under the authority granted to him by Section 192 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as Amended). He wrote, “I will greatly appreciate if early action is taken to place the names of the nominees before the Honourable House for consideration and confirmation to enable me to effect their appointments in line with the Constitution.”
Following a motion by the Majority Leader, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, the Speaker, Emomotimi Guwor, urged the nominees to submit 35 copies of their curriculum vitae by the close of work on Wednesday, 17 July 2024, and to appear for screening on Thursday, 18 July 2024.