The Enugu House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the request of Gov. Peter Mbah to appoint 50 Special Advisers (SAs) to assist in driving the administration of the State.

The approval of the Governor’s request followed a motion moved by the Minority Leader Mr. Iloabuchi Aniagu, during plenary presided over by Speaker Uche Ugwu.

The Governor in a letter, requested the Assembly’s approval for the appointment of the SAs and the letter was read during the plenary by the Speaker.

Mbah said that the request was pursuant to Section 196, sub-section 1-3 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

The Governor who said he would appreciate the House for early consideration of the request explained the Special Advisers would assist in driving the administration’s agenda to achieve exponential growth of the state’s economy.

Mbah also requested that the remuneration and allowances of the Special Advisers be as prescribed by law or by the resolution of the House.

The approval will bring to 77 the number of aides so far appointed by Governor Mbah since May 29.(The Nation)