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The Imo house of assembly on Thursday screened 12 commissioner nominees recommended for confirmation by Hope Uzodinma, governor of the state.

Chike Olemgbe, the speaker, said the list was forwarded to the chamber on Thursday morning.

The nominees were called one after the other to answer questions from members of the assembly.

The commissioner nominees screened were Ralph Nwosu, former commissioner for works; Declan Emelumba, the ex-commissioner for digital economy and e-government; Chimezie Amadi, a former house of representatives candidate; Chika Abazu and others.

The speaker, who announced the assembly’s confirmation of the nominees, also said the house received the names of 16 special advisers for screening.