By George Mgbeleke <\/p>\n
To ensure effective service delivery in the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), the Senate has confirmed Abdullahi Mukhtar and Amina Gamawa as Commissioners representing Kaduna and Bauchi states respectively in the Commission.<\/p>\n
The Senate made the confirmation following
\nSenate’s consideration of the report of its Committee on National Planning and Economic Matters during plenary at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.<\/p>\n
Senator Augustine Akobundu, who represents Abia Central Senatorial District, stood in for the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Musa Mustapha, and moved the motion for consideration and approval of the nominations.<\/p>\n
Presenting the Committee’s report, Akobundu, who represents Abia Central Senatorial District, told the Chamber that the nominees are competent and qualified for the job for which they were nominated by President Bola Tinubu.<\/p>\n
During the screening of Mukhtar on Tuesday by the Committee on National Planning and Economic Matters, members of the Panel observed that he had made several appearances to the Senate for confirmation in his previous appointments.<\/p>\n
For instance, when Abdullahi Mukhtar, who is a former Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) was appointed under the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, he was screened and confirmed by the Senate.<\/p>\n
Therefore, the Committee argued that since he was found worthy by the Senate to serve Nigeria in that capacity and other capacities, there was no need to subject him to rigorous interrogation. <\/p>\n
A member of the Committee, Senator Osita Izunaso, therefore, moved a motion that he should be granted the honour to take a “bow and go”, a request that was overwhelmingly adopted by members and he took a bow and left.<\/p>\n
“Mr Chairman and Distinguished colleagues, in line with our tradition, the nominee before us for the position of Commissioner, Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), is well known to us, having screened him in the past for some other very important positions like Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).<\/p>\n
Following Senate procedure, Senate President Godswill Akpabio referred the confirmation process to the Committee of the Whole. The appointments were put to a voice vote and approved by Senators.<\/p>\n
After the confirmation, Akpabio advised the new appointees on the importance of their offices, stressing the need for them to live up to expectations and discharge their duties with diligence.<\/p>\n
President Bola Tinubu had written the Senate seeking the confirmation of the two nominees to serve as Commissioners in the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission in accordance with Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).<\/p>\n
This request was referred to the Senate Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs, with a mandate to report back to the Red Chamber within one week.<\/p>\n
President Tinubu in his letter, emphasized that these appointments are critical for the continued transparency and efficiency of federal agencies. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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