The Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara has confirmed Samuel Anya (Abia State) and four others as commissioners.
![](https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TheNigerialawyer-WhatsApp-Channel1.jpg")
The commissioner-nominees appeared before the House on Tuesday for screening.
They are: Samuel Eyiba, Ahoada West and Ilamu Arugu (Abua/Odual); Dr Roland Obed-Whyte (Degema); Hon Samuel Anya (Abia State); and Sir Austin Emeka Nnadozie (Etche).
This was contained in a press statement signed Dr G. M. Gillis-West, Clerk, Rivers State House of Assembly.
He said that their confirmation was sequel to the letter sent by the State Governor, Fubara, to the Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo, to determine their suitability as members of the State Executive Council.
The Speaker read the letter of the governor during plenary held at the Auditorium used for legislative businesses in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
The Governor’s request reads: “Request for the screening and confirmation of nominees for commissioners: Pursuant to Section 192 of the 1999 Constitution as amended, it is my pleasure to forward the underlisted nominees to the Rivers State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as commissioners and members of the Rivers State Executive Council.”
Shortly after reading the letter, the five commissioner-nominees were ushered into the Chamber of the House, where they fielded questions from lawmakers on various issues of state policy, before being led out of the floor of the Assembly by the Sergeant-at-Arms, David Wariboko.
With the confirmation of the commissioners-designate, following a voice vote of members, after a heated debate, the Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo, directed the clerk to convey the resolution of the House to the State Governor for possible swearing in as members of the State Executive Council.
The House later reverted to the business of plenary where they opened debate on the Rivers State Vocational and Technical Training Bill 2024 to move it through second reading.
Eventually, the bill was committed to the Ad-Hoc Committee with the member representing Opobo/Nkoro State Constituency and Deputy Speaker, Adolphus Orubienimigha, as its chairman.
The Ad-Hoc Committee was given two weeks to conduct a public hearing, compile its reports and submit same to the House.
The Leader of the House, Sokari Goodboy Sokari, representing Ahoada West State Constituency, prayed the House for more time for his Ad-Hoc Committee on the Rivers State Transport Company Reform Bill, 2024 to conclude the compilation of the rich proceedings of the public hearing.
His prayer was granted after Oko-Jumbo gave two weeks extension to enable the committee prepare its report and ensure it was submitted to the House.
Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via:
0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888
Website: www.alexandernigeria.com
Reimagine your practice with the power of AI “...this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic.” — Ohio Books Ltd
Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe, Esq., ACIArb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director, Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria.
Bonus:
Get a FREE eBook titled “How to Use the AI in Legalpedia and Law Pavilion” with every purchase.
How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌐 Website: www.benadigwe.com
Ebook Version: Access directly online at: https://selar.com/prv626
_______________________________________________________________________ [A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
______________________________________________________________________
“Bridging Theory And Courtroom Practice” — Hagler Sunny Okorie, Nathaniel Ngozi Ikeocha Unveil ‘Functional’ Tort Law Book For Nigerian Legal System
The book, titled The Law of Torts in Nigeria: A Functional Approach, authored by Professor Hagler Sunny Okorie Ph.D and Ikeocha, Nathaniel Ngozi Esq, offers law students, practitioners, and academics a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying tort law in Nigerian courts. Interested buyers can place orders via the following contact numbers: 08028636615, 08037667945, 08032253813, or +234 902 196 2209.
