The Senate has confirmed the nomination of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, as Chairman of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) Board.
Also confirmed was Usoro Akpabio as Managing Director of the commission, alongside 16 others as members of the SSDC Board.
Their confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on SSDC during plenary in Abuja.
Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Kenbowei Friday, said the nominees were found fit for their respective roles.
“The nominees have sound academic qualification, work experiences, competencies and integrity required for appointment as Chairman, Managing Director and members of the board of SSDC,” Friday stated.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 16 others confirmed as board members include:
Larry Odey (Cross River), Charles Zuofa (Bayelsa), Nkereuwem Ebong (Akwa Ibom), Chika Chinedu (Rivers), Femi Oise (Edo), and Charles Enukhowhate (Delta).
Others are Tabitha Sallah (North-East), Yusuf Amao (North-Central), Joseph Mmamal (South-East), and Bukonola Braimoh (South-West).
The Senate also confirmed the following as Executive Directors of the commission:
Marcus Eji, Projects (Rivers); Aganaba Steven, Social and Human Capital Development (Bayelsa); Timi Ayibatonye, Corporate Services (Delta); Joseph Ugheoke, Commercial and Environmental Development (Edo); and Sony Abang, Finance (Cross River).
Editor’s Note:
The earlier report suggesting that Usoro Akpabio is the daughter of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is incorrect. We regret the error and any inconvenience caused.
