Senate Confirms Dr Saidu as FRC Chairman and 17 Others

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. He noted that the committee found the nominees, including Saidu, to possess the necessary qualifications for their roles.

Saidu was recognized for his extensive experience in revenue administration and governance reform, having previously chaired a committee at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The Senate, led by Barau Jibrin, adopted the report after a voice vote, urging the nominees to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.