The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has officially confirmed 20 out of the 27 Commissioner and Special Adviser nominees submitted by Governor Umo Eno.

During Tuesday’s plenary session, Speaker Udeme Otong announced the confirmation, stating that the nominees had undergone screening by the House Committee on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights, and Public Petitions.

Otong further revealed that the remaining seven nominees are set to be screened and confirmed in the next plenary on February 20. He urged the confirmed appointees to bring value to the State Executive Council and ensure the delivery of democratic dividends to the people of Akwa Ibom.

List of Confirmed Nominees:

1. Mr. Aniekan Umanah
2. Dr. Henry Archibong
3. Mr. Nsikak Ekong
4. Mrs. Alice Ekpenyong
5. Mr. Frank Archibong
6. Capt. Iniobong Ekong (Rtd.)
7. Mr. Bob Emem
8. Comrade Ini Ememobong
9. Dr. Offiong Offor
10. Mr. Uko Essien Udom
11. Dr. Nsikak Nkan
12. Mrs. Emem Ibanga
13. Mr. Anthony Luke
14. Mr. Iniobong Robson
15. Prof. Eno Ibanga
16. Dr. Emmanuel Ekem
17. Mrs. Inibehe Etukudo
18. Dr. Frank Ekpenyong
19. Dr. Ekanem Ekerete
20. Dr. Ubong Inyang

Earlier, the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Aniefiok Attah, while presenting the screening report, affirmed that all confirmed nominees were individuals of proven integrity and fully qualified to serve in the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council. He also noted that no petitions or objections were raised against any of the nominees.

Stay tuned for further updates on the remaining seven nominees set for confirmation on February 20!