NCDC Board: Tinubu Seeks Approval for New Leadership

The Senate has received a letter from President Bola Tinubu requesting confirmation of the appointments of 19 individuals as the Chairman, Managing Director/CEO, and Board Members of the North-Central

To approve the appointments of 19 individuals as Chairman, Managing Director/CEO, and Board Members of the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC), President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Tinubu’s letter was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s session.

In line with the terms of Part I, Section 2(2)(a) of the North-Central Development Commission (Establishment) Act, 2024, the letter states:

“In consultation with the House of Representatives, I am writing to submit to the Senate for confirmation the nominations of the nineteen (19) individuals listed below as Chairman, Managing Director/CEO, and Board Members of the North-Central Development Commission.”

“They are chairman Cosmas Akyhir, managing director Tsenyil Yiltsen of Benue, member Dauda Kigbu of Plateau, member Zakari Jikantoro of Nasarawa, and member Niger.”

Benue, Plateau, Atotse Abraham, Kwara Dr. Umar Mantu, Kogi, Rev. Bunmi Olusona, and Sulaiman Ali are among the others.

Member Solomon Adodo; member Abdulkadir Usman of FCT; member Habu Mamman of North-West; member Dr. Atinuke Owolabi of North-East; member South-West.

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“South East, James Uloko, Executive Director, Benue, Atika Ajanah, Executive Director, Projects; Kogi; Raheal Nse, member; South-South, Boniface Izziogu, member.”

Executive Directors Muhammad Bashar of Niger, Hajiya Bilgis Sanni of Kwara, and Aishatu Ibrahim of Nasarawa.

“While hoping the Senate will give the request the customary prompt consideration.” The promises of my utmost attention are yours to accept, Distinguished Senate President.