President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the Federal of Representatives to confirm the appointment of the chairman and members of the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Tinubu’s request was made in a letter addressed to the speaker of the House, Rep Tajudeen Abbas, and read during the plenary session in Abuja on Tuesday.
The President stated that the request was in full compliance with section 2(2) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (Establishment etc) Act.
He said:
“The section stated that the board and management of NDDC would be appointed by the president and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
“This is, however, subject to the confirmation of the Senate in consultation with the House of Representatives.
“In compliance with the provisions of section 2(2) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (Establishment etc.) Act, I am pleased to present the underlisted seventeen (17) nominees for the consideration of the House of Representatives.
“This is for the positions of chairman and members of the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission.
“While I look forward to the usual expeditious consideration of the House, please accept, Rt. Honourable Speaker, the assurances of my highest consideration.”
