The Niger State House of Assembly has screened and unanimously confirmed six nominees forwarded by Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago for appointment as Commissioners in the State Executive Council.

The screening and confirmation followed a correspondence from the Governor, which was read before the House by the Speaker, Hon. Barr. Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji, during plenary.

Following consideration of the correspondence, the lawmakers unanimously resolved to proceed with the screening of the nominees.

The development was contained in a statement issued by Ruqayyah M. Tanko, Head of the Information and Public Relations Department of the Assembly.

The nominees screened and confirmed are Engr. Lucky Barau from Gurara Local Government Area; Hon. Isah Wakili from Bosso Local Government Area; Dr. Isah Adamu from Kontagora Local Government Area; Hon. Emmanuel Adamu from Magama Local Government Area; Hon. Shuaibu Bala Kaboje from Mashegu Local Government Area; and Hon. Mohammed Danladi Garba from Borgu Local Government Area.

During the screening exercise, each nominee introduced themselves and presented their professional profiles before the lawmakers.

Members of the Assembly subsequently questioned the nominees on their experience, competence, capacity and proposed contributions to the development of Niger State.

After responding to the questions, the nominees were invited to take a bow and leave the chamber.

Following the exercise, the House unanimously confirmed all six nominees as Commissioners-designate for the Niger State Executive Council.

In his remarks, Speaker Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji commended Governor Bago for nominating individuals he described as competent and qualified to serve in the State Executive Council.

The Speaker also commended members of the Assembly for attending plenary and participating in the screening exercise despite the fact that the House is currently on recess.

He said their presence demonstrated the importance the lawmakers attach to matters concerning the development and administration of Niger State.