President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of federal commissioners to key national agencies, including the Federal Character Commission (FCC), National Population Commission (NPC), and Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).
According to a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Hon. Kayode Oladele has been appointed as Federal Commissioner for the FCC, while Mrs. Olukemi Victoria Iyantan will serve as a Commissioner for the NPC. Additionally, 21 new and returning commissioners have been appointed to the RMAFC, representing various states.
Notable RMAFC Appointments
Some of the key appointments to the RMAFC include:
- Mrs. Linda Nkechi Oti (Abia) – Fresh Appointment
- Mr. Akpan Imo Effiong (Akwa Ibom) – Fresh Appointment
- Prof. Steve Ugbah (Benue) – Fresh Appointment
- Chief Eyo Nsa Whiley (Cross River) – Renewal
- Alhaji Kabir Mohammed Mashi (Katsina) – Renewal
- Prof. Olusegun Adekunle Wright (Lagos) – Renewal
- Aliyu Almakura Abdulkadir (Nasarawa) – Renewal
- Hon. Saad Bello Ibrahim (Plateau) – Fresh Appointment
- Bello Rabiu Garba (Zamfara) – Fresh Appointment
The appointments, which took effect from February 3, 2025, are for an initial five-year term in accordance with relevant laws governing public officeholders. The statement emphasized that President Tinubu expects the newly appointed commissioners to work collaboratively with agency heads to advance the objectives of their respective organizations. The appointments align with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on effective resource allocation, population management, and equitable representation to drive national development.
According to Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations, the President is confident that the appointees will contribute meaningfully to national priorities through their dedicated service.
