Buhari Sends Names Of INEC, NPC Commissioners For Senate Confirmation
The Senate on Thursday received two letters from President Muhammadu Buhari, requesting to screen and confirm eleven names as national commissioners of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and National Population Commission, NPC.
According to the letters, which was read by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, the president said his appointment of national commissioners for both INEC and NPC was in accordance with the provisions of Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
The names of the INEC national commissioner nominees are Prof. Okechukwu Obinna Ibeanu, Anambra State; May I. Agbamuche-Mbu, Delta State; AVM Ahmed Tijani Mu’Azu, Gombe State; Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Niger State; Dr Adekunle Ladipo Ogunmola, Oyo State; and Abubakar Ahmed Nahuche, Zamfara State.
Those nominated for NPC include; Engr. Benedict Ukpong, Akwa Ibom State; Gloria Fateya Izonfuo, Bayelsa State; Barr. Kupchi Patricia Ori Iyanya, Benue State; Dr Haliru Bala, Kebbi State; and Dr Eyitayo Oyetunji, Oyo State.
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The president also thanked the Senate in anticipation of the early consideration and confirmation of the nominees.
