Tinubu wants Senate confirmation of Ohiri as DG NHIA

President Bola Tinubu has sought the confirmation of Senate for the appointment of Dr.Kelechi Ohiri as Director General National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).

The request is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpiabio and read at plenary on Wednesday.

Tinubu in the letter with the title “Confirmation of Chairman of Director General, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)” said:

“In accordance with the provisions of section 40, sub section one of the National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022.

“I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate the appointment of Dr .Kelechi Ohiri as Director General, National Health Insurance Authority.

“While hoping that the request will receive the expeditious consideration of the Senate, please accept the distinguished Senate President,the assurance of my highest regards.”Tinubu said.

Senator Akpabio in a remark referred the request to Committee on Health, for further legislative inputs and report back in one week.