By Abiola Olawale
The Edo House of Assembly, on Wednesday officially confirmed the nomination of Dr. Samson Osagie as the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.
The confirmation came after the house screen Osagie.
The New Diplomat reports that Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, shortly after being sworn in as governor, announced Osagie’s nomination for the position.
Subsequently, the governor sent his name to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
At the plenary on Wednesday, the Edo State Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku, read out the Governor’s letter.
In his address, Agbebaku informed the House that, given Osagie’s service as a two-term Assembly member from 1999 to 2007, he would not be subjected to a rigorous screening.
The Speaker noted that Osagie, a former House of Representatives member, “should be allowed to take a bow and be confirmed, in line with the House’s tradition recognising contributions of former lawmakers at both state and national levels.”
The House subsequently confirmed Samson Osagie as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Edo by unanimous voice vote.
The New Diplomat reports that Osagie is a private legal practitioner having been called to the Nigerian Bar on March 22nd, 1995.
He is also the current vice president of the African Bar Association (West African Region).
Born on November 11, 1967, Dr. Osagie hails from Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State.
He was a two-term member of the Edo State House of Assembly and also the House of Representatives, where he rose to the position of Minority Whip.
He has been involved in intensive Legal practice across Nigeria and the African continent.
He holds a First degree in Law from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, a qualifying Certificate for Law practice from the Nigerian Law School, and a triple Master’s degree in Law, Public Administration and International Relations. He also bagged a Doctorate Degree in Political Economy and Development Studies.
He has been a Legal Adviser, Solicitor, and Consultant to many Corporate Organizations and development partners.
