The Senate has confirmed the nominations of Dr Abdullahi Maikano Saidu as government chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) and 17 others as members of the boards of the FRC and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
The confirmations adopted the consideration and adoption of studies introduced by the Senate committees on Finance and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters throughout plenary on Wednesday.
Presenting the report on the FRC nominees, Lere Oyewunmi, deputy chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, mentioned the committee examined the nominees’ curricula vitae, academic {qualifications} {and professional} expertise earlier than recommending them for affirmation.
Oyewunmi, who represented Mohammed Sani Musa, chairman of the committee, mentioned the screening confirmed that the nominees possessed the requisite expertise and {qualifications} to discharge their obligations.
He mentioned the committee was significantly impressed that the chairman and about 4 members had letters of attestation from their earlier locations of labor confirming their competence and suitability for the appointments.
Oyewunmi described Saidu as an skilled skilled in income administration, fiscal oversight and governance reform, including that he had served on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the place he chaired a delicate committee.
He mentioned the ICPC had additionally attested to Saidu’s efficiency in a letter submitted to the committee.
Oyewunmi additionally highlighted the expertise of different nominees, together with Mohammed Aliyu Makama, whom he described as a supervisor within the authorized division of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) who had spent 28 years within the organisation.
He added that Suleiman Gidado was an affiliate professor, whereas Amaechi Ugwele served as a particular adviser to the Enugu state authorities.
He additionally described Olaniyi Idowu Onikola as a monetary and funding skilled who had served two governors in Osun state over eight years.
Oyewunmi mentioned the committee had no hesitation in recommending the nominees for affirmation.
Senator Simon Lalong, representing Plateau South, seconded the movement, describing the nominees as respected people whose data advised they might carry out nicely of their assignments.
The senate subsequently dissolved right into a committee of the entire to think about the report, which was adopted after a voice vote carried out by Barau Jibrin, deputy senate president, who presided over the plenary.
Barau congratulated the nominees and urged them to discharge their obligations consistent with the mandate of the fee.
In a separate report, Adeniyi Adegbonmire, chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, introduced the committee’s suggestions on the nominees to the governing council of the NHRC.
Adegbonmire mentioned the Senate had referred the nominations to the committee on April 28, 2026, whereas the screening train passed off on Tuesday, October 27.
He mentioned the committee examined the nominees’ curricula vitae and supporting paperwork and was glad with their expertise, {qualifications}, competence and publicity to human rights points.
The committee consequently really useful their affirmation as chairman and members of the NHRC governing council.
Senator Ekong Samson, representing Akwa Ibom South, seconded the movement, saying members who participated within the screening agreed that the nominees had been match to undertake the accountability of strengthening human rights safety in Nigeria.
Samson mentioned human rights transcended political get together affiliations and geographical boundaries, describing the difficulty as central to human existence.
He recommended President Bola Tinubu for nominating what he described as women and men of substance to serve on the fee.
The NHRC nominees embrace Dr Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman as chairman, alongside Huwaila Muhammad Ibrahim, Edmund Chinonye Obiagwu, Ogunji Chidozie Kingsley, Oluwakemi Asiawaju-Okenyodo, Professor Adedeji Adekunle, Ayo Adewuyi, Mohammed Adelodun, Eze Anaba, Maupe Ogun-Yusuf and Patience Patrick Udoh as members.
The FRC nominees are Saidu as government chairman, alongside Mohammed Asma’u Mai-Eka, Mohammed Aliyu Makama, Suleiman Gidado, Louis O. Ndukwe, Amaechi Ugwele and Onikola as members.
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