Senate Appoints Chibudom Nwuche, As Chairman Of South-South Development Commission

Senate Appoints Chibudom Nwuche, As Chairman Of South-South Development Commission

The Senate, on Thursday, confirmed Hon. Chibudom Nwuche, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, as Chairman of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC).

Usoro Offiong Akpabio from Akwa Ibom State was also confirmed as the commission’s Managing Director.

These confirmations came after the Senate Committee on the South-South Development Commission, led by Senator Benson Konbowei (PDP, Bayelsa Central), presented its report.

Presenting the report, Senator Konbowei stated: “That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on South-South Development Commission on the confirmation of the nomination for appointment as Chairman, Managing Director, and Members of the Board of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC).”

However, the nominee for the North-West region, Tijani Yahaya Kaura, was not confirmed. He failed to submit the required documents and declined to appear before the screening panel.

The committee noted that he may still be considered if he chooses to present himself and fulfill the necessary requirements.

Additionally, the Senate confirmed other nominees as members of the SSDC board which are: 

Rt. Hon. Larry Odey – Member, Cross River

Charles Zuofa – Member, Bayelsa

Dr. Nkereuwem Ebong – Member, Akwa Ibom

Engr. Chika Chinedu – Member, Rivers

Barr. Femi Oise – Member, Edo

Dr. Charles Sylvester Enukhowhate – Member, Delta

Tabitha Iliya Sallah – Member, North-East

Alh. Yusuf Rasaq Amao – Member, North-Central

Joseph Mmamal – Member, South-East

Hon. Bukonola Braimoh – Member, South-West

Confirmed executive directors include:

Hon. Marcus Nie Eji – Executive Director, Projects (Rivers)

Engr. Aganaba Preye Steven – Executive Director, Social and Human Capital Development (Bayelsa)

Dr. Timi Alari Ayibatonye – Executive Director, Corporate Services (Delta)

Hon. Joseph Ugheoke – Executive Director, Commercial and Environmental Development (Edo)

Amb. Sony Abang – Executive Director, Finance (Cross River)

It is worth recalling that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu submitted the list of nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation last month.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president’s request during plenary and referred it to the relevant committee, directing them to report back within one week.