Fashoda state authorities on Monday swore-in 17 newly appointed members of the state assembly.
Abdallah Kur, Fashoda state Peace and reconciliation adviser told Radio Tamazuj that the swearing in was graced by the governor Al-Taib Okony Ajang.
Kur said the total number of members of parliament in the state has now risen to 35.
He added that the opening session of the state legislative assembly would take place on Tuesday.