The Edo State House of Assembly, on Wednesday in Benin City confirmed the nomination of Dr Samson Osagie, as the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

The state Governor Monday Okpebholo, made the announcement shortly after taking the oath of office as governor of the state.

Mr Okpebholo, in a letter addressed to the Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, requested the House to confirm the nominee.

The governor also requested the House to consider and pass the year 2024 supplementary budget to ensure the smooth running of the government.

Confirming the nominee, Mr Agbebaku informed the House that Mr Osagie, having served as a two-time member of the Assembly from 1999 to 2007, would not be subjected to a rigorous screening exercise.

The Speaker noted that Mr Osagie, also a former House of Representatives member, should be allowed to take a bow and be confirmed.

Mr Agbebaku explained that the bow-taking was in line with the tradition of the House, in recognition of the contributions of the former lawmaker at both the state and national levels.

The House, thereafter, in a voice vote, unanimously confirmed Mr Osagie as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

Recall that Mr Osagie is a private legal practitioner, having been called to the Nigerian Bar in 1995.

He is also the current vice president of the African Bar Association (West African Region).

Born on November 11, 1967, Mr Osagie hails from Uhunmwode Local Government of Edo State.

He was a two-term member of the Edo State House of Assembly and also served in the House of Representatives and served as a minority whip.

(NAN)