Abia State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed 16 out of 19 nominees submitted by Governor Alex Otti as commissioners in the state.
The confirmed 16 nominees includes:
Dr. Chimezie Iseac Ukaegbu
Prof. Eme Uche Eme
Prof. Monica Urakwe
Prof. Joel Ogbonna
Mr. Chaka Chukwumereije
Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna
Mr. Chima Emmanuel Oriaku
Engr. Otunchere Uche
Mr Nwaobilor
Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo
Philomon Asonye Ogbonna
Kingsley Anosike
Mr Emmanuel Ananaba
Uzochukwu Nwachukwu
Prince Oke Kalu
Mathew Ekwuruibe
The speaker, Emmanuel Emeruwa, after the screening which took place at the assembly complex, directed the Clerk/Head of Legislative Service, Dr Johnpedro Irokansi to transmit the outcome of the session to the Governor Dr. Alex Otti for necessary action.
The governor had in a letter dated 30 June, addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, asked the State Assembly to screen 19 nominees he submitted for possible confirmation as substantive commissioners in the state.
Although, the portfolios for the nominees were not indicated in the letter.