The Delta House of Assembly confirmed, on Wednesday, the appointment of Anthony Elekeokuri, a former lawmaker, as the director-general of the Delta State Investments Development Agency (DIDA).

The assembly, presided over by the speaker, Dennis Guwor, also confirmed the appointment of Lucky Umoru as the chairman of DIDA.

Others confirmed were Roseline Amioku and Ikechukwu Madumezie as chairman and member of the State Civil Service Commission, respectively.

Ugbaka Ikenna was also confirmed by the lawmakers as the auditor-general for local governments.

The confirmation of the nominees took place after a thorough screening on the floor of the assembly.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had earlier forwarded the names of the nominees to the assembly for screening and possible confirmation.

In his remarks, the speaker commended the lawmakers for their contributions towards the successful screening of the nominees.

Mr Guwor, who also congratulated the nominees on their successful screening and confirmation, enjoined them to justify the confidence reposed in them by the governor.

(NAN)