Senate Confirms Saidu, Six Others For Fiscal Responsibility Commission

The Senate has confirmed Dr. Abdullahi Saidu because the Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), alongside six members of its board.

The affirmation adopted the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Finance, offered by its Vice Chairman and Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Olalere Oyewumi, representing Osun West.

Presenting the report, Oyewumi stated the committee had examined the nominees’ credentials, skilled expertise and suitability for the appointments.

He described the fee as a crucial establishment for selling fiscal self-discipline and guaranteeing efficient administration of public funds.

Oyewumi stated the committee was glad with the nominees’ {qualifications} {and professional} backgrounds, including that some had obtained letters of attestation from their former employers affirming their competence and suitability.

He additionally highlighted Saidu’s expertise in income administration, fiscal oversight and governance reform.

The Senate subsequently confirmed all seven nominees by voice votes after contemplating their nominations individually.

The confirmed board members are Muhammad Asmau Mai-Eka (North-West), Muhammad Aliyu Makama (North-Central), Suleiman Gidado (North-East), Louis O. Ndukwe (South-South), Amechi Ugwele (South-East) and Olaniyi Idowu Onikola (South-West).

The Fiscal Responsibility Commission is remitted to advertise fiscal self-discipline, transparency and accountability within the administration of public funds.