Rivers Assembly begins screening of Fubara’s commissioner nominees

Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Monday began the screening of commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.

Nine nominees were escorted into the chamber at about 10 a.m. as the exercise commenced during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule.

Those appearing before the lawmakers for screening are Datonye Alasia, Tonye Bellgam, Temple Nwofor, Peters Nwagor, Mrs. Charity Deemua, Tamuno Williams, Lekue Kenneth, Otonye TKD Amachree and Amairigha Hart.

The screening is part of the constitutional process required for the nominees to be confirmed and sworn in as commissioners in the state executive council.