The Edo State House of Assembly, at its plenary on Wednesday, has confirmed four commissioner nominees forwarded by Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo.
The nominees are
Hon. Barr. Uwadia Osas Vincent,
Hon. Ikpommwosa Etinosa Ogbewi
Hon. Saturday Idenen Uwuilekhue (J.P) and
Hon. Charity Amayaenvbo
Presenting the report of the House Committee on Rules, Business and Government House, the Majority Leader, Hon. Jonathan Ibhamawu (Esan West), recalled the governor’s letter of 25th August 2025 nominating the commissioners. He informed the House that the committee had conducted the screening exercise and recommended them for confirmation.
The Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution confirming the nominees as commissioners-designate.
Earlier at Plenary,the House considered and adopted an extension of the Business Calendar for the first quarter of the third session of the 8th Assembly.
Hon. Ibhamawu explained that while the Nigerian Constitution mandates the National Assembly to sit for 181 days annually, the Edo Assembly had initially scheduled fewer sittings. To comply with constitutional requirements, the calendar was extended by 13 sitting days,
shifting the end date to 17th September 2025.
The House also debated a bill seeking to provide for the protection of government property and the establishment of the Edo State Property Protection Committee.
Introducing the bill, Hon. Ibhamawu decried the illegal sale and misuse of public assets, citing a case in Esan West where land belonging to a government hospital was sold to private individuals.
Speaker Rt. Hon. Blessing Sheriff Agbebaku supported the bill, narrating how a public school in his constituency had been converted into a private church. He stressed the need to safeguard government facilities from encroachment and misuse. The bill was unanimously supported and referred to the Committee on Security for further legislative work, with a two-week deadline for report submission.
Also at Wednesday’s plenary, Hon. Ibhamawu presented a bill to amend the law on the order of precedence and protocol during official functions. He noted that disorder often arises when seats reserved for lawmakers at public events are taken by unauthorized persons.
Supporting the bill, Hon. Dr. Richard Edosa (Oredo West) emphasized that adherence to protocol is vital for order, respect for hierarchy, and smooth conduct of official engagements.
Meanwhile , the Speaker announnced that Edo State marked its 34th anniversary today.
He congratulated Governor Okpebholo on his achievements and assured him of the Assembly’s continued support.
The House, thereafter adjourned sitting to 8th September 2025.
