A’Ibom Assembly Confirms Four Commissioner-Nominees

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly yesterday confirmed four commissioner-nominees.
The new commissioners, who will be sworn-in as members of the State Executive Council are Mr Uko Essien Udom, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, Mr John James Etim and Mr Umoh Eno.
Prior to the confirmation, the nominees were screened by the Committee on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights and Public Petitions and its report submitted to the House.
Earlier, the Committee chairman Victor Ekwere said that the nominees were found to be people of proven integrity and advised that they be assigned portfolios based on their qualifications, expertise and abilities. “Having satisfied members of the House with the answers, the nominees were cleared and confirmed,” he said.
Also at the plenary, the House passed the bill for the Establishment and Administration of the Customary Courts in Akwa Ibom State and for other matters connected thereto.
The Speaker, Hon. Aniekan Bassey, directed the Clerk, Mrs Mandu Umoren, to communicate the resolutions of the House to the state governor, for action.
Meanwhile Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has said that he would not allow the issue of succession derail his agenda, saying only God can decide who would succeed him in 2023.
Emmanuel said this while speaking with chapel heads and officials of the Akwa State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, in Uyo.
“We are making efforts to ensure timely completion of projects; therefore, I am not going to be distracted on the issue of succession plan, only God can decide who succeeds me in 2023.
“There is no intention of imposing a surrogate; rather will focus on my administration’s blueprint and bring more meaningful developments to the state.
“As soon as I leave as Governor, I would not rule for a third term through a stooge, I will leave with my I-phone and laptop. So, people should be patient and God alone will produce the next Governor for the state,” he said.
He also spoke on the ongoing projects saying instead of rushing over a project, that could portend danger for Akwa Ibom people in the immediate future, he was determined to leave a legacy that would stand the test of time.