The Senate has confirmed 21 nominees as federal commissioners for the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).
The upper chamber ratified the appointments following a report presented by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi of Kebbi North.
President Bola Tinubu appointed these nominees in August and subsequently sought the Senate’s approval.
Abdullahi, who chairs the joint committee on national planning, economic affairs, and finance, stated that all the nominees are qualified for public office.
The former majority leader emphasized that these appointments ensure every state in the country is represented on the RMAFC Board.
“That the senate do confirmation of the 21 nominees that makes the commission to be of its full complement,” he said.
“That means every state now has a represenation at the board.”
Here is the list of the confirmed nominees;
- Linda Nkechi Oti — Abia
- Akpan Imo Effiong — Akwa Ibom
- Enefe Ekene — Anambra
- Steve Ugba — Benue
- Eyonsa Whiley — Cross-River
- Aruviere Egharhevwe — Delta
- Nduka Henry Awuregu — Ebonyi
- Victor Eboigbe — Edo
- Wumi Ogunlola — Ekiti
- Ozo Obumreme Obodougo — Enugu
- Kabir Ibrahim Mashi — Katsina
- Adamu Fanda — Kano
- Kunle Wright — Lagos
- Almakura Abdulkadir — Nasarawa
- Bako Shetima — Niger
- Amosun Akintoye — Ogun
- Nathaniel Adejutelegan — Ondo
- Saad Bello Ibrahim — Plateau
- Aji Anuluri – Yobe
- Bello Rabiu Garba — Zamfara
