President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Hon. Nnanna Uzor Kalu as a Commissioner of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), representing the South East region.
The brief but significant ceremony took place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by the President.
The swearing-in was anchored by Mr. Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Media in the Office of the President.
Hon. Nnanna Uzor Kalu previously served as a member of the House of Representatives, representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency in the 5th National Assembly (2003–2007) under the platform of the Alliance for Democracy (AD). His appointment to the NASC adds to the list of commissioners inaugurated by President Tinubu on May 5, including the Chairman, Dr. Saviour Enyiekere, and twelve others.
The FEC also used the occasion to mourn the passing of Navy Captain Caleb Olubolade (rtd), former Minister of Police Affairs and pioneer Military Administrator of Bayelsa State, who died on May 11, 2025, at the age of 70.
Dignitaries present at the Council meeting included Vice President Kashim Shettima; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Didi Walson-Jack; and Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Emmason Imabong.
Also in attendance were the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, along with other cabinet members.
