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  • Senate confirms Nnamani for ICRC

    The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of former Senate President, Ken Nnamani and Barrister Aminu Diko, as Chairman and Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission respectively.

    Though the nominees received a smooth confirmation, some of the senators insisted that the upper chamber should ensure that future nominations complied with the Federal Character principle.

    Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, in his contribution said that it was important for the Senate to ensure that Federal Character Principle was at all times adhered to.

    He criticised a situation where indigenes of Akwa Ibom State are allegedly skipped in favour of other people from the South- south geo-political zone in appointments.

    Senator Ita Enang, (Akwa Ibom North East) noted that Edo State had always had lion share of appointments meant for the zone.

    The lawmaker insisted that the trend should be checked to ensure equity and balance in appointments in line with the Federal Character principle.

  • Jonathan nominates Nnamani, Okiro for board appointments

    Jonathan nominates Nnamani, Okiro for board appointments

    President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday forwarded the names of the former Senate President, Ken Nnamani and ex-Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro for board appointments.

    Jonathan also nominated Hon. Justice K.M.O. Kekere-Ekun for confirmation as a Justice of the Supreme Court.

    While Senator Nnamani was to be confirmed to chair the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Okiro is to chair the Police Service Commission.

    Jonathan also listed Barrister Aminu Dikko from Kaduna in the North West Zone as the Director -General of the ICRC.

    Other proposed members of the ICRC are – Mrs. Comfort Saro Wiwa from Rivers State (South South), Engr. Janet Febisola Adeyemi (Ondo-South West), Mrs. Yabawa Wabi (Bornu-North East), Hon. Musa Elayo (Nasarawa-North Central) and Barr. A.U. Kanu (Abia-South East).

    Members of the Police Service Commission are – the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Yakubu Mohammed (rtd) (North West), Hon. Justice Olufunke Adekeye, JSC (rtd), Osun, Aisha Larai Tukur (Taraba), Mrs. Comfort Obi (Imo), Chief Torngee Gem Toranyiin (Benue) and Dr. Otive Ogbuzor (Delta).

    Jonathan also wrote to withdraw the nomination of Mr. Adesoji Olaoba Efuntayo as the Secretary of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

    Efuntayo was replaced with Mr. Emmanuel Adegboyega Aremo (South West).

    The President also urged the Senate to confirm the nomination of Mr. Adulphus Joe Ekpe as the Director General of the National Lottery Commission.