The Nigerian Senate has confirmed 21 of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s nominees (RMAFC) as Federal Commissioners.
Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (PDP, Kebbi North), Chairman of the joint committee on National Planning, Economic Affairs, and Finance, presented a report affirming the nominees’ qualifications for public office, which led to their confirmation.
President Bola Tinubu appointed the nominees in August and sought the Senate’s confirmation.
The senator noted that, with these appointments, every state in the country now has representation on the RMAFC Board.
“The Senate confirms the 21 nominees, making the commission fully constituted. That means every state now has representation on the board.” He stated.
The confirmed commissioners are Linda Nkechi Oti, Abia; Akpan Effiong, Akwa Ibom; Enefe Ekene, Anambra; Steve Ugba, Benue; and Eyonsa Whiley, Cross River.
Others include: Aruviere Egharhevwe, Delta; Nduka Henry Awuregu, Ebonyi; Victor Eboigbe, Edo; Wumi Ogunlola, Ekiti; and Ozo Obumreme-Obodougo, Enugu.
Also confirmed were: Kabir Mashi, Katsina; Adamu Fanda, Kano; Kunle Wright, Lagos; Almakura Abdulkadir, Nasarawa; Bako Shetima, Niger; Amosun Akintoye, Ogun; Nathaniel Adojutelegan, Ondo; Saad Ibrahim, Plateau; Aji Anuluri, Yobe; and Bello Garba, Zamfara.