Imo Assembly Approves Mrs Ezirim As Deputy Clerk

By Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha

In a move to fill the vacuum created since September 2024, as well as reduce the work load in the office of the  Clerk and so enhance service delivery, the Imo State House Of Assembly has approved the appointment of Mrs Anne-Martins Ezirim, as the Deputy Clerk of the House.

This approval was given  during the House Plenary session on Tuesday May 20, 2025.

Presenting the Motion, the Member Representing Ngor-Okpala State Constituency, Hon Prince Obinna Ambrose Egu, PhD, explained that the Legislative Arm Of Government has been without a Deputy Clerk since September 2024, and as a result, has created vacuum in the Assembly’s bureaucracy.

The Ngor-Okpala Lawmaker further noted that qualifications for a Deputy Clerk are stated in Section 16 of Imo State House Of Assembly Service Commission’s Law No. 21 of 2018.

While nominating Mrs Anne-Martins Ezirim to be appointed Deputy Clerk to fill the vacuum created since September 2024, Egu, who is also the House Committee Chairman On Education further noted that “From the Legislative Department, one person is now eligible to be appointed Deputy Clerk, being Staff under Imo State House Of Assembly Service and having attained Grade Level 15 due to the recent promotions approved by His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, and such appointments will reduce work load in the Clerk’s office, while consequently enhancing service delivery in the House bureaucracy.”

He described Mrs Ezirim as a dedicated and competent public servant who, if approved as Deputy Clerk, will bring enhanced professionalism and structure to the Legislative Arm of Government.

The Motion which was seconded by the Deputy Minority Leader And Member Representing Owerri Municipal State Constituency, Hon Clinton Amadi, was co-sponsored by six  Lawmakers – Rt Honourable Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu, Hon Chigozie Nwaneri, Hon Obinna Ambrose Egu, Hon Dominic Ugochukwu Ezerioha, Hon Innocent Ikechukwu Ikpamezie, Hon Emeka Kingsley Ozurumba.

Following a unanimous agreement after Hon Barrister Chisom Ojukwu (Nkwerre) and Hon Barrister Ikenna Martins Ihezuo (Orlu) spoke glowingly of the qualities of Mrs Anne-Martins Ezirim, vis-a-vis, her dedication and exceptional talent, and  the need to fill the vacuum created by the absence of Deputy Clerk in the Assembly, the Speaker, Rt Honourable Chike Olemgbe, who presided, Ruled as follows:  “Be It Resolved By This Honourable House That Mrs Anne-Martins Ezirim, Head Of Legislative Department And Deputy Director (Grade Level 15) In The Legislative Department Be Appointed Deputy Clerk.

“Be It Also Resolved That The Chairman Of Imo State House Of Assembly Service Commission Be Officially Notified By The Clerk To Take Further Necessary Action In Line With The Provisions Of The Law No. 21 Of 2018 To Implement The Decision Of The House.”

The Clerk was directed to communicate the Resolution of the House to the appropriate quarters.