Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the appointment of eight Special Advisers from the 20 recently approved for him by the State House of Assembly.
A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the names of the appointees as: Chief Edwin Uzor, Rt. Hon Funkekeme Solomon, Rt. Hon Basil Ganagana, Mr Tony Amechi, Mrs Eunice Okiemute Anirah, Chief Mrs Shemite Bello, Mr Griftson Omatsuli, and Olorogun Jaro Egbo.
The Governor also approved the appointment of Chief Frank Omare as Director General (Special Duties).
The statement adds that the inauguration of the Special Advisers will take place in due course.