President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate the names of nominees for appointment as board members of the South-West, North-Central, and South-South Development Commissions.
The request was read on the Senate floor during Thursday’s plenary session by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
For the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), President Tinubu nominated Cosmas T. Akyhir from Benue State as Chairman, and Tsenyil Cyril Yiltsen from Plateau State as Managing Director.
Other nominees for executive roles include:
James Abel Uloko (Executive Director, Benue),
Princess Atika Ajanah (Executive Director Projects, Kogi),
Hajia Bilgis Jumoke Sanni (Executive Director, Kwara),
Hajia Aishatu Rujui Ibrahim (Executive Director, Nasarawa), and
Muhammad Bashar (Executive Director, Niger).
The proposed board members representing various states and regions include:
Dauda Shuaibu Kigbu (Nasarawa),
Zakari Haliru Jikantoro (Niger),
Alhaji Sulaiman Buka Ali (Kogi),
Rev. Bunmi Olusona (Kwara),
Dr. Umar Ibrahim Mantu (Plateau),
Atotse Abraham (Benue),
Solomon Adodo (FCT),
Abdulkadir S. Usman (North-West),
Habu Maman (North-East),
Dr. Atinuke Owolabi (South-West),
Racheal Kufre Nse (South-South),
Chief Boniface Izziogu (South-East).
For the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), former Ekiti senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi was nominated as Chairman, while Charles Akinola was listed as Managing Director.
Other members include:
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,
Lateef Ajijola.
For the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche from Rivers State, was nominated as Chairman. Usoro Offiong Akpabio from Akwa Ibom State was named Managing Director.
The list also includes:
Larry Odey (Cross River),
Charles Zuofa (Bayelsa),
Dr. Nkereuwem Ebong (Akwa Ibom),
Chika Chinedu (Rivers),
Femi Oise (Edo),
Dr. Charles Sylvester Enukhowhate (Delta),
Tijani Yahaya Kaura (North-West),
Tabitha Iliya Sallah (North-East),
Alh. Yusuf Rasaq Amao (North-Central),
Joseph Mmama (South-East),
Bukonola Braimoh (South-West).
Executive Directors nominated include:
Marcus Nie Eji (Projects, Rivers),
Aganaba Preye Steven (Social and Human Capital Development, Bayelsa),
Dr. Timi Alari Ayibatonye (Corporate Services, Delta),
Joseph Ugheoke (Commercial and Environmental Development, Edo),
Ambassador Sony Abang (Finance, Cross River).
