The Delta House of Assembly has screened and confirmed 18 out of 26 nominees forwarded to it by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for confirmation as commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.

The confirmation followed their successful screening on the floor of the assembly, presided over by the speaker, Dennis Guwor, on Wednesday in Asaba.

Those screened were the immediate past commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, Samuel Oligida, Johnbull Tonukari, Isaac Wilkie, and Pat Ajudua, the immediate past chief whip of the assembly.

Others were Joan Ada-Anioma, Reuben Izeze, former members of the assembly, Fidelis Tilije, the immediate past commissioner for Finance, Rose Ezewu, Joseph Onojaeme and Pride Uduaghan.

Also screened were Vincent Oyibode, Michael Anoka, Funyei Manager, Daniel Odinigwe, Onoriode Agofure, Sonny Ekedayen and Godknows Angeles.

In his remarks, the speaker congratulated the nominees and urged them to be committed to the service of the state.

Mr Guwor also commended the lawmakers for their commitment to screening the nominees.

Earlier, Charles Aniagwu, who spoke on behalf of other nominees, commended the governor for their nomination, adding that the ”MORE agenda” of the governor will, in no doubt, impact positively on the lives of the people of the state.

The assembly will continue with the screening of the remaining eight nominees on Tuesday.

(NAN)