Nigeria, July 17 -- Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has submitted a list of six newly appointed commissioner-nominees to the state assembly for confirmation.

The Secretary to the Enugu State Government (SSG), Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

Mr Onyia, a professor, identified the nominees as Osita Okoh, Ben Collins Ndu Jr., Samuel Ogbu-Nwobodo and Franklin Ogbonna.

Two other nominees - Benedeth Okoli and George Ugwu- are professors.

The SSG did not indicate the portfolios for the nominees.

Mr Onyia, a professor, said the governor equally approved the appointment of Godwin Anigbo as the Enugu State Head of Service.

"This appointment takes effect immediately," the SSG said.

The appointment of the new com...