Buhari approves new appointments

The office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has released the statement below to announce new appointments approved by President Muhammadu Buhari.

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PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI APPROVES NEW APPOINTMENTS

Following their confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria has approved the following appointments:

(i) Mr. Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu – Imo State (S/E)

Executive Secretary,

National Human Rights Commission.

Initial term of five years.

(ii) Mr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa – Ondo State (S/W).

Non-Executive Director,

Niger Delta Development Commission.

Initial term of four years.

(iii) Hon. Chika Ama, Nwauwa – Imo State (S/E)

Non-Executive Director,

Niger Delta Development Commission.

Initial term of four years.

(iv) Mr. Nwogu N. Nwogu – Abia State (S/E)

Non-Executive Director,

Niger Delta Development Commission.

Initial term of four years.

(v) Professor James Momoh – Edo State (S/S)

Chairman,

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.

Initial term of five years.

2. The appointments take immediate effect.

(Signed)

Olusegun A. Adekunle, Esq.

Permanent Secretary,

for: Secretary to the Government of the Federation.