Senate Advances Screening of 17 Nominees for Rivers State Agencies

Senate Advances Screening of 17 Nominees for Rivers State Agencies

The Senate has begun the screening process for 17 nominees appointed by President Bola Tinubu to lead key agencies in Rivers State. These agencies include the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Rivers State Civil Service Commission, and Rivers State Local Government Service Commission.

Nominees and Their Respective Agencies

Rivers State Civil Service Commission:5 nominees, including Dr. Barikor Baribuma as Chairman, alongside Lot Egopija, Ms. Maeve Ere-Bestman, Mrs. Joy Obiaju, and Mrs. Charity Lloyd Harry.
Rivers State Electoral Commission

7 nominees, with Dr. Michael Ekpai Odey as Chairman, along with other distinguished individuals such as Prof. Arthur Nwafor and Prof. Godfrey Mbudiogha.
Rivers State Local Government Service Commission:5 nominees, including Israel N. Amadi as Chairman, alongside notable figures like Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ofik (retd) and Sammy Apiafi.Before the screening, the nominees had already declared their assets to the Code of Conduct Bureau and received security clearance from the Department of State Services and the Nigerian Police. The Senate’s ad hoc committee is overseeing the screening exercise as part of its constitutional duties.

These appointments are crucial for the effective governance and administration of Rivers State. The nominees, if confirmed, will play key roles in ensuring the smooth operation of their respective agencies, impacting everything from local government services to civil service and electoral processes.

The Senate’s screening process will assess the suitability and qualifications of these nominees to hold these important positions.