Senate confirms Tinubu’s nominees for FRC, NHRC boards

The Senate Wednesday confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s nominees to the boards of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission and National Human Rights Commission.

The affirmation adopted consideration of reviews by the Senate Committees on Finance and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters.

For the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Dr Abdullahi Saidu was confirmed as Executive Chairman.

Other members confirmed are Muhammad Asmau Mai-Eka representing North-West, Muhammad Aliyu Makama, North-Central and Suleiman Gidado, North-East.

Also confirmed are Hon. Louis O. Ndukwe, South-South, Amechi Ugwele, South-East and Olaniyi Idowu Onikola, South-West.

For the NHRC, Dr Salamatu Husaini Suleiman was confirmed as Chairman.

Members are Huwaila Muhammad Ibrahim, Edmund Chinonye Obiagwu, SAN, Ogunji Chidozie Kingsley, Oluwakemi Asiwaju-Okenyodo and Professor Adedeji Adekunle.

Others are Ayo Adewuyi, Muhammad Adelodun, Eze Anaba, Maupe Ogun-Yusuf and Patience Patrick Udoh.

Presenting the FRC report, Vice Chairman of Finance Committee, Senator Kamarudeen Oyewumi, Osun West, described the fee as crucial to fiscal self-discipline.

He mentioned the committee was happy with nominees’ {qualifications} and attestation letters, highlighting Saidu’s expertise in income administration.

All seven FRC nominees had been confirmed by voice votes.

On NHRC, Committee Chairman Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire mentioned members unanimously agreed nominees had been certified to strengthen human rights safety and recommended Tinubu for appointing individuals of substance.

Following affirmation, Senate President Godswill Akpabio congratulated the chairmen and members on their appointments.