President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to screen and confirm nominees for the South West Development Commission (SWDC), the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), and the South South Development Commission (SSDC).
Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president’s letter during a plenary session on Thursday.
These regional commissions are designed to expedite infrastructural development, boost economic activity, and enhance social welfare within their respective geopolitical zones.
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The National Assembly will provide legislative oversight for each commission.
In his letter, President Tinubu stated that the nominee confirmations are in accordance with the constitutional requirements for these commissions.
Nominees for the South West Development Commission (SWDC):
- Chairman: Olubunmi Adetunbi (former Senator, Ekiti State)
- Managing Director: Charles Akinola
- Members: Bolaji Ariyo, Joseph Olugbenga, Scholastica Omoworare, Olumuyiwa Olabimtan, Adewinle Martins, Ibrahim Olaifa, Kabiru Lakwaya, Abdul Adamu (retired General), Arinola Fagbemi, Ukoha Onyekwere, Howell Ihenacho, Olugbenga Olufehinti, Tele Ogunjobi, Funmilayo Tejuosho, Fatai Ibikunle, and Lateef Ajijola.
Nominees for the North Central Development Commission (NCDC):
- Chairman: Cosmas Akiyir
- Managing Director: Tsenyil Yiltsen
- Members: Dauda Kigbu, Zakari Jikantoro, Suleiman Ali, Bunmi Olusona, Umar Mantu, Atotse Abraham, Solomon Adodo, Abdulkadir Usman, Habu Mamman, Atinuke Owolabi, Rachel Nse, Boniface Izziogu, James Uloko, Princess Ajanah Bilgis Sani, Aishatu Ibrahim, and Muhammad Bashar.3
Nominees for the South South Development Commission (SSDC):
- Chairman: Chibudom Nwuche
- Managing Director: Usoro Akpabio
Following the reading of the president’s letter, the Senate President referred the nominees to the relevant committees for screening and confirmation.
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