The Delta State House of Assembly has approved the request of the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to appoint 20 Special Advisers (SAs) to assist in driving his administration.

The approval of the governor’s request followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Emeka Nwaobi, during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Dennis Guwor, on Tuesday.

Oborevwori had, in a letter, requested the Assembly’s approval for the appointment of the SAs and the letter was read at the plenary.

He stated that the request was in line with section 196, sub-section 1-3 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

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Governor Oborevwori who said he would appreciate the House for early consideration of the request explained that the Special Advisers would assist in driving his administration’s development agenda.

The Assembly on Tuesday also screened and confirmed the nominees for appointment into the Delta State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy as forwarded to it last week by the governor.

The motions for the screening and confirmation were moved by the Majority Leader and seconded by the member representing Aniocha South constituency, Isaac Anwuzia.

The nominees are Justice Celestina Ogisi (rtd) as Chairman; Prof. Louis Ojogwu, Alexander Neyin, Dr Iris  Ibi, Augustine Eseagwu, Festus Onyaeju, and Uju Rosaline Monye.

The Speaker, however, commended members for the successful screening and advised the nominees to put in their best in ensuring speedy delivery of justice in the state.

Governor Oborevwori said the appointment followed the need for reconstitution of the Advisory Council as a result of the expiration of the tenure of members.

The Star