Commissioner, Special Adviser-nominees Take Oath Of Office In Akwa Ibom, Monday, February 24

SUNDAY February 23, 2025 |TheNewsDESK

The Akwa Ibom 27 Commissioner, and Special Adviser-nominees cleared by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly will take Oath Of Office, on Monday, February 24, 2025.

The swearing-in ceremony will be performed by the Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno at Government House Banquet Hall, Uyo by 11a.m, while all guests are requested to be seated by 10.30am.

Governor Eno had forwarded the names to Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Febraury 10 through a letter to the Speaker, Udeme Otong, for confirmation process.

In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Hon. Udeme Otong, the governor invoked Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), seeking legislative approval for the appointments.

“In line with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), I forward the listed nominees for appointment as Commissioners and Special Advisers for confirmation by the State House of Assembly,” Eno wrote.

The House which began work on February 10, 2025, gave the Committee on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights & Public Petitions headed by Mr. Aniefiok Attah one week to complete screening and report to the members at plenary.

The Committee which sat at Monty Suites along Four Lanes, Uyo screened and found none of the nominees wanting.

While 20 nominees were confirmed during plenary on February 18, the remaining seven received approval during the session on Thursday, February 20, 2025, marking the completion of the screening exercise.

Presenting the report, Attah revealed that the committee did not receive any unfavorable petitions against the nominees, describing them as men and women of proven integrity who are qualified to serve in the State Executive Council.

Motion for the confirmation of the 27 nominees was moved by the Deputy Leader and member for Nsit Ubium State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Barrister Otobong Bob and seconded by the Deputy Chief Whip, and member for Oruk Anam State Constituency, Hon. Prince Sampson Idiong.

In his remarks, Speaker Udeme Otong thanked the members for ratifying the list and directed the Clerk of the House, Mrs. Nsikak Orok, to communicate the House’s decision to the governor for necessary action.