JUST IN: Tinubu swears in 13 NASS Commission members, two Perm Secs
By Kunle Sanni
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in 13 members of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) and two permanent secretaries at the Federal Civil Service. The brief ceremony was held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
The event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume, and other top government officials.
Tinubu administered the oath of office to Dr. Saviour Enyiekere as Chairman of the NASC. Enyiekere, an environmental specialist and former deputy chief of staff to the Senate President, will serve a renewable five-year term.
Twelve other members representing the six geopolitical zones were also sworn in. They include Suleiman Hunkuyi and Yusuf Tabuka (Northwest), Aminu Malle and Lawan Mahmud (Northeast), Mark Tersoo and Salihu Balogun (Northcentral), Taiwo Olukemi Oluga and Afeez Ipeza-Balogun (Southwest), Dr. Nnanna Kalu and Festus Odii (Southeast), and Patrick Giwa and Mary Ekpenyong (South-South).
The President also swore in two permanent secretaries — Dr. Mukthar Malam Madori and Rafiu Adelana — into the Federal Civil Service.
During the ceremony, the council observed a minute’s silence in honour of Dubem Onyia, former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, who died on March 10, 2025, at the age of 73.
Tinubu emphasized the importance of public service continuity and integrity during the swearing-in, urging the new appointees to serve with dedication and national interest.
Following the inauguration, the President proceeded to preside over the weekly FEC meeting.
