Senate Confirms Appointment Of 21 RMAFC Commissioners

The Senate has officially confirmed 21 nominees as federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

The confirmation followed the presentation of a report by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi, who represents Kebbi North.

The nominees were appointed by President Bola Tinubu in August and subsequently required Senate approval to take their positions.

Abdullahi, who chairs the joint committee on national planning, economic affairs, and finance, expressed confidence in the qualifications of the nominees, stating that all are fit to hold public office.

He added, “With these appointments, every state in the country is represented on the RMAFC board.

“That the Senate do confirm the 21 nominees that makes the commission to be of its full complement.” 

Here is the list of the confirmed nominees;

Linda Nkechi Oti — Abia

Akpan Imo Effiong — Akwa Ibom

Enefe Ekene — Anambra

Steve Ugba — Benue

Eyonsa Whiley — Cross-River

Aruviere Egharhevwe — Delta

Nduka Henry Awuregu — Ebonyi

Victor Eboigbe — Edo

Wumi Ogunlola — Ekiti

Ozo Obumreme Obodougo — Enugu

Kabir Ibrahim Mashi — Katsina

Adamu Fanda — Kano

Kunle Wright — Lagos

Almakura Abdulkadir — Nasarawa

Bako Shetima — Niger

Amosun Akintoye — Ogun

Nathaniel Adejutelegan — Ondo

Saad Bello Ibrahim — Plateau

Aji Anuluri – Yobe

Bello Rabiu Garba — Zamfara