President Bola Tinubu has moved to solidify his administration’s regional development agenda, officially submitting a list of nominees to the National Assembly for confirmation. The move seeks to populate key leadership positions within the South West, North Central, and South South Development Commissions.
Specifically, the President’s communication to the Senate outlines the following appointments:
For the North Central Development Commission, nineteen individuals have been nominated, with Cosmas Akiyir put forward as Chairman and Cyril Yeltsin as Managing Director.
The South West Development Commission list comprises eighteen nominees, with Senator Olubunmi Adetunbi and Dr. Charles Akinola designated as Chairman and Managing Director, respectively.
The South South Development Commission also includes eighteen nominees, with Chibudom Nwuche named as Chairman and Usoro Offiong Akpabio as Managing Director.
“The nominees will be screened by respective committees before confirmation,” indicating the next step in the process, as stated within the news. This screening process is a standard procedure within the Nigerian Senate, ensuring that all appointees meet the necessary criteria for their roles.
This move by President Tinubu signals a strong interest in accelerating development within these key regions of Nigeria.
