Senate Confirms Bernard Okumagba, Two Others As NDDC Governing Board Members

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By Yemi Yusuf

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Chief Bernard Okumagba and two others as board members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

While Chief Okumagba would represent Delta State on the board of the agency, the two other board members, Patrick Aisowieren and Kyrian Chidiebere Uchegbu will represent Edo and Imo States respectively.

The development followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Niger Delta, presented by Senator Amos Bulus (APC, Gombe State).

President Muhammadu Buhari had a fortnight ago sought the Senate’s nod to screen and confirm the three nominees on the board of the NDDC.

The screening process began last Tuesday following an Executive Communication by the Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir, APC, Sokoto East for the confirmation of the three nominees in accordance with the provision of Section 2( 2)(a) of the NDDC ( Establishment) Act, Cap N86, LFN, 2004.

Thereafter, the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan had referred the names to the Senator Amos Bulus-led Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs to report back in one week for further legislative action.

Tuesday’s confirmation follows the adoption of the committee’s report.

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