The Senate has confirmed 21 nominees as federal commissioners for the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission.
The confirmation followed the presentation of a report by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (PDP, Kebbi North), Chairman of the joint committee on National Planning, Economic Affairs, and Finance, who affirmed that all nominees were qualified to hold public office.
President Bola Tinubu had appointed the nominees in August and subsequently sought the Senate’s confirmation.
The former majority leader noted that with these appointments, every state in the country now has representation on the RMAFC board.
He said, “The Senate confirms the 21 nominees, making the commission fully constituted. That means every state now has representation on the board.”
The confirmed commissioners are, Linda Nkechi Oti, Abia; Akpan Effiong, Akwa Ibom; Enefe Ekene, Anambra; Steve Ugba, Benue; and Eyonsa Whiley, Cross River.
Others include: Aruviere Egharhevwe, Delta; Nduka Henry Awuregu, Ebonyi; Victor Eboigbe, Edo; Wumi Ogunlola, Ekiti; and Ozo Obumreme-Obodougo, Enugu.
Also confirmed were: Kabir Mashi, Katsina; Adamu Fanda, Kano; Kunle Wright, Lagos; Almakura Abdulkadir, Nasarawa; Bako Shetima, Niger; Amosun Akintoye, Ogun; Nathaniel Adojutelegan, Ondo; Saad Ibrahim, Plateau; Aji Anuluri, Yobe; and Bello Garba, Zamfara.
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