Senate confirms nomination of Abike Dabiri-Erewa for re-appointment as CEO NIDCOM

By Iyojo Ameh, Abuja

The Senate has confirmed President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Doctor Abike Dabiri-Erewa for re-appointment as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NDICOM).

Her confirmation is sequel to presentation, consideration and adoption of report of Committee on Diasporia and NGOs by the Chairman ,Senator Nanchi Michael during plenary in Abuja

Nnachi while presenting the report said the nominee posses the technical and academic qualifications to function optimally and effectively in the position.

He said there was no petition against her nomination adding that the nominee sponsored the bill for the establishment of NIDCOM when she was a member of the House of Representatives.

He commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the re- appointment given the steering performance of the nominee in her first term.

Similarly, Senate also confirmed the appointment of President Muhammadu Buhari of three nominees’ for appointment as board members of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Their confirmation followed the presentation, consideration and adoption of report of the committee on NDDC by the Chairman, Senator Amos Bulus.

The confirmed nominees’ were Benard Oboatarihieyeren Okwmagba ( Delta),Patrick Aisowieren(Edo) and Kyrian Chidiebere Uchegbu (Imo).

Senate also confirmed the nomination of Mrs Funke Opeke for appointment as member of Universal Service Provision (USP) Board after presentation , consideration of report of Committee on Communications.