The Benue State House of Assembly has confirmed two additional nominees forwarded by Governor Hyacinth Alia for appointment as members of the Benue State Judicial Service Commission.
The nominees, James Koko, and Adakole Ikwue, were screened by the lawmakers during Friday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt.Hon.Berger Alfred Emberga, before their subsequent confirmation.
In a statement issued by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Zape Michael Upaa, said the development followed a communication from Governor Alia to the House, requesting the screening and confirmation of the nominees, “ in line with legislative responsibilities of the Assembly.”
According to the statement, “The Governor’s letter was read at the floor of the House by the Speaker,Rt. Hon. Berger Alfred Emberga. Following the communication, the nominees appeared before the lawmakers for screening and consideration.
”After the successful screening exercise, the Assembly confirmed both James Koko Esq and Adakole Ikwue Esq as members of the Benue State Judicial Service Commission.
”Their confirmation adds two more members to the commission as the state continues with the process of strengthening its judicial administration system and related institutional structures” the statement added.
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