By Sampson Boroh
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has forwarded to the State House of Assembly names of 24 commissioner-nominees for confirmation six months after being inaugurated as governor of ‘Creek Heaven’ state.
The names of the commissioner-nominees were announced on Thursday during plenary.
Five of the nominees had earlier served as members of the state executive council in the immediate past administration.
They are; Mr. Maxwell Ebibai, who held sway as Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Stanley Braboke, Trade and Investment, Mr. Iselema Gbaranbiri, Faith Opuene, Women Affairs, and Boladei Igali, Sports.
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Others are; Miss Preye Brodrick, Mr. Esau Andrew, Dr. Ibiere Jones, Chief Thompson Amule, Miss Grace Ekiotenne, Surv. Moses Teibowei, a Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Lands and Housing, Mr. Birigha Dambo SAN, and Dr. Iti Orugbani.
Also, Chief David Alagoa, Mr. Otokito Federal, Miss. Faith Opuene, Dr. Promise Ekio, Mr. Ekisah Sinkumo, Mr. Obosi Churson, and Engr. Akpoebide Alamieseigha made the list. Others include Mr. Rex Flint George, Mr. Ebitei Tonyon, Dr. Pabara Newton Igwele, Hon. Gentle Emelah and Hon. Ayebaina Duba.
The nominees will appear before the lawmakers on August 28 for screening and confirmation.
