Senate Confirms Dr Saidu as FRC Chairman and 17 Nominees
The Senate confirmed Dr Abdullahi Maikano Saidu as the executive chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) along with 17 other nominees for the boards of the FRC and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). This confirmation occurred after the Senate committees on Finance and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters presented their reports during a plenary session.
Lere Oyewunmi, deputy chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, stated that the nominees were evaluated based on their curricula vitae, educational qualifications, and professional experience. Saidu was recognized for his extensive background in revenue administration and governance reform, having previously served at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Other notable nominees included Mohammed Aliyu Makama from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Suleiman Gidado, an associate professor, and Olaniyi Idowu Onikola, a financial expert. The Senate adopted the committee's report after a voice vote led by Barau Jibrin, the deputy senate president.
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