Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State on Tuesday sent 19 names to the Ebonyi State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as commissioners.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the list included Senator Emmanuel Onwe, who represented Ebonyi Central Senatorial District; and Hon. Elizabeth Ogbaga, Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency.
The other nominees are Augustine Nwankwegu, former Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly; and Uchenna Orji, a former Chief Whip of the House.
Also in the list are Rebecca Ogbuewu, wife of Chief Frank Ogbuewu, former Nigerian Ambassador to Greece; and a former Deputy Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Chief Sabinus Nwankwegu.
Others are former Council Chairmen: Chief Emma Uguru, Chief Sunday Inyima, Obinna Nwachukwu, Chief Donatus Njoku and Dr. Daniel Umezurike.
The nominees are expected to be screened by the assembly on June 24.
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