Benin, Edo – The Edo State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Blessing Agbebaku on Wednesday, confirmed Emmanuel Okoebor as the state’s Commissioner for Finance.

Okoebor, nominated on Tuesday by Governor Monday Okpebholo, was screened by the House Committee on Rules, Business, and Government House, chaired by Majority Leader Charity Aiguobarueghian.

The committee recommended his confirmation, which the lawmakers approved through a voice vote.