The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has screened and confirmed eight nominees for the positions of chairman and members of the Rivers State Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP.
This decision follows a request from Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the House to review and approve the nominees, as presented by factional Speaker Victor Oko-Jumbo on Friday on the floor of the House. The confirmed nominees are Barrister Lawrence Oko-Jaja as Chairman, along with Dr. Ernest Ibekwe Ekwe, Dr. Mina Ogbanga, Engr. Iseleye Amacree, Engr. Adokiye Oyagiri, Engr. Gift Alex-Hart, Mrs Grace Oraronu, and Barrister Selinah Amonieah.
“It is my pleasure to forward the underlisted nominees to the Rivers State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as members of the Board of Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement.' In his remarks, Oko-Jumbo emphasized that the nominees' diverse backgrounds and extensive experience will contribute to creating a more efficient and effective bureau for the state's benefit.
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