President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new commissioners to several key federal agencies, including the National Population Commission, the Federal Character Commission, and the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission.
A statement issued on Monday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, confirmed the appointments.
The appointments, effective from February 3, 2025, will last for an initial period of five years.
The statement noted that Kayode Oladele has been appointed as the Federal Commissioner for the Federal Character Commission, while Mrs. Olukemi Victoria Iyantan has been named a Commissioner in the National Population Commission.
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Additionally, 21 new federal commissioners have been appointed to the RMAFC, comprising a combination of fresh appointments and renewals.
New appointees include Linda Nkechi Oti from Abia, Akpan Imo Effiong from Akwa Ibom, and Enefe Ekene from Anambra. Others, such as Steve Ugbah from Benue, Wumi Ogunlola from Ekiti, and Adamu Fanda from Kano, are also making their first appointments.
Some commissioners, including Eyo Nsa Whiley from Cross River, Victor Eboigbe from Edo, and Olusegun Adekunle Wright from Lagos, have had their tenures renewed.
The appointments adhere to the relevant provisions for political, public, and judicial officeholders.
The President has urged the new commissioners to fully support the heads of their respective agencies in achieving the goals of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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