The Plateau State House of Assembly has successfully screened and confirmed five nominees for the State Executive Council, following their nomination by Governor Caleb Mutfwang.

The screening process took place during a plenary session at the Old Government House, Rayfield, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Gabriel Dewan, after receiving a communication from the governor.

The nominees, after undergoing the screening, were deemed qualified and fit to serve in the Plateau State Executive Council.

The confirmed nominees include Rt. Hon. Joy Lohya Ramnap from Langtang South, Dr. Sunday Akpa from Bassa, Arc. Sylvanus Dongtoe from Shendam, Mr. Cornelius Doeyok from Qua’anpan South, and Dr. Nicolas Baamlong from Qua’anpan North.

Before the screening commenced, the Speaker welcomed his colleagues back from a long recess and expressed optimism for a productive legislative year.

In other developments, the House passed a bill introduced by Hon. Nanbol Daniel Listic, titled “A Bill to Establish the Plateau State Blood Service Commission.”