The Kwara State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of the immediate former Grand Khadi of the state, Retired Justice Idris Abdullahi Haroon as a member of the state Judicial Service Commission.

The confirmation was sequel to a letter written  to the House by the state Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, requesting the House to confirm him as a member of the commission.

The governor had said his request is in accordance with section 198 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

He added that his nominee would replace Alhaji Safi Jimba who had served two terms as member of the commission.

Speaking after the screening by the House, the Speaker, Barrister Rasak Atunwa, directed the Clerk to write the governor indicating the confirmation of his nominee as a member of the commission