(1) Senate confirms nine nominees as NPC, NERC Commissioners, (2) Senate confirms Chidinma Osuji as Executive Director of NDIC
PRESS STATEMENT
Senate confirms nine nominees as NPC, NERC Commissioners
The Senate on a Wednesday confirmed five nominees appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC).
Also confirmed were four other nominees as Commissioners of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of two separate reports by the Committees on National Identity and National Population; and Power.
Two separate presentations were made by Senators Ya’u Sahabi Alhaji (Zamfara North) and Gabriel Suwam, who both Chair the respective Committees.
The nominees were confirmed after the chamber considered the reports.
The nominees confirmed as Commissioners of the National Population Commission include: Chief Engr. Benedict Ukpong Effiong (Akwa-Ibom), Mrs. Gloria Fateya Izonfo (Bayelsa), Barr. Kupchi Patricia Ori Iyanya (Benue), Dr. Haliru Bala (Kebbi), and Dr. Eyitayo Oyekunle Oyetunji (Oyo).
In addition, the four nominees confirmed as Commissioners of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission were Dr. Yusuf Ali (North Central), Engr. Chidi Ike (South East), Mr. Nathan Rogers Shatti (North East), and Mr. Dafe Akpeneye (South South).
Signed:
Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, FAI, FIMC, CMC, FCP, Fsca
Special Assistant (Press)
To President of the Senate
Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
PRESS STATEMENT
Senate confirms Chidinma Osuji as Executive Director of NDIC
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mrs. Emily Chidinma Osuji as Executive Director of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).
The confirmation of the nominee on Wednesday, followed the consideration of the report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions.
Chairman of the Committee, Senator Uba Sani (Kaduna Central), in his presentation, said “the office of the Executive Director (Corporate Services) of the Corporation remains vacant following the end of the tenure of the previous occupant.”
He however explained that Mrs. Osuji’s nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari was duly in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation Act, 2006.
According to the lawmaker, “the nominee possesses the academic qualifications, technical knowledge and professional experience to be Executive Director of the NDIC.”
He disclosed that the Committee did not receive any petition against her nomination, adding that Osuji was “cleared by the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services (DSS) and possesses the Code of Conduct Acknowledgement slip”.
The nominee was, thereafter, confirmed by the Senate.
Signed:
Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo, FAI, FIMC, CMC, FCP, Fsca
Special Assistant (Press)
To President of the Senate
Wednesday, February 16, 2022.