BENIN—GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has nominated Chief Tom Uloko, and Mr Gideon Obhakhan as Commissioners- designate in the state.

Governor Adams Oshiomhole

The names of the nominees have been forwarded to Edo State House of Assembly for screening and clearance.

A statement by Prince Kassim Afegbua, Special Adviser, Media & Public Affairs, said: “Until now, Chief Tom Uloko, a Chartered Accountant, was Chairman of the State Procurement Agency while Mr. Gideon Obhakhan was candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 House of Representatives election.

“Both are expected to come on board with their wealth of experience and inject fresh ideas into the state Executive Council. Both men are married with children.”