Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Ohiri As NHIA DG

President Bola Tinubu has sought the confirmation of the Senate confirmation of Dr Kelechi Ohiri’s appointment as the Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).

Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpiabio, read at plenary on Wednesday.

“Confirmation of Chairman of Director-General, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).

“In accordance with the provisions of section 40, sub-section one of the National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022.

“I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate the appointment of Dr. Kelechi Ohiri as Director General, the National Health Insurance Authority(NHIA).

“While hoping that the request will receive the expeditious consideration of the Senate, please accept the distinguished Senate President, the assurance of my highest regards,” Tinubu said.

Akpabio thereafter referred the request to the Senate Committee on Health for further legislative inputs to report back to plenary in one week.