Tinubu seeks senate’s confirmation of nominees for 3 regional development commissions

President Bola Tinubu has formally sought the Senate’s confirmation of appointees to lead the South West, North Central, and South South development commissions.

In a correspondence to the Senate on Thursday, President Tinubu nominated a total of 55 individuals across the three commissions.

For the North Central Development Commission, 19 nominees were presented, with Cosmos Akiyir named as Chairman and Cyril Yeltsin as the Managing Director.

In the South West Development Commission, 18 appointees were nominated by the President including Senator Olubunmi Adetunbi as Chairman and Charles Akinola as Managing Director.

Similarly, 18 nominees were proposed for the South South Development Commission, with Chibudom Nwuche slated to serve as Chairman and Usoro Offiong Akpabio as Managing Director.

The nominations are subject to Senate screening and confirmation.