The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has confirmed Emmanuel Frank-Fubara as a commissioner nominee.
The confirmation came after the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, requested the Assembly to screen and ratify the nominee.
At the plenary session on Monday, the Speaker read the governor’s correspondence, leading to Frank-Fubara’s confirmation.
The Assembly scrutinised the nominee’s credentials and qualifications before ultimately approving his appointment.
During his screening, Frank-Fubara affirmed that his experience serving on various committees in the state has equipped him to excel in any portfolio assigned to him.
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He pledged to perform his duties with utmost dedication and commitment, promising a “hundred per cent serviceable” performance.
The Deputy Speaker, Timothy Orubieninmigha, echoed this sentiment, praising the commissioner nominee’s impeccable character and expressing confidence in his ability to serve the state with distinction.
At the end of the debate, the Speaker confirmed the nominee after a unanimous voice vote in his favour.
The lawmakers’ endorsements secured the commissioner’s appointment, and the house adjourned till Thursday.