Monday Uko, Ini Ememobong, Charles Udoh Return As Commissioners

The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has forwarded the list of commissioners and Special Adviser to the House of Assembly.

The letter dated 19th July was addressed to the Speaker and read in part "In line with Section 192(2) of the constitution of thepp federal republic of Nigeria(as ammended), I forward the underlisted names for appointment to the office of Commissioners and Special Adviser for confirmation by the State House of Assembly".

They include:

Uko Essien Udom, SAN

Sir Monday Ebong Uko

Mr. Nsikan Linus Nkan

Mr. Bob Almond Emem

Capt. Iniobong Edward Ekong

Bassey B. Okon, Ph.D

Mr. Charles Udoh

Hon. Orman Esin

Offiong Samuel Offor, Ph.D

Engr. Camillus Essien Umoh

Rt. Hon. (Chief) Uno Etim Uno

Otuekong Raphael Bassey

Aniefiok Isaac Nkom

Prof. Eno James Ibanga

Hon. Frank Archibong

Prof. Augustine Vincent Umoh

Dr. Ini Adiakpan

Mrs. Idongesit Iboro Etiebiet

Ini Ememobong Essien

Dr. Imo Moffat

Enobong Udemeabasi Mbobo (Mrs)

John James Etim

Gen. Koko Essien rtd.

Special Adviser

Elder (Hon.) Amanam Nkanga

The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong refered the letter to the Committee on Judiciary, Justice, Human Rights and Public Petition for indepth study and legislative action.

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