Senate Confirms President Buhari's Nominee As Commissioner, National Assembly Commission

The Senate has confirmed Amaechi Nwoha, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nominee, for appointment as the commissioner representing Southeast in the National Assembly Commission.

Nwoha's confirmation is sequel to the presentation and consideration of the report of the Committee on Establishment and Public Service at the plenary, Wednesday.

The report was presented by Senator Smart Adeyemi (APC-Kogi) on behalf of the Chairman, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, (APC-Kano).

Adeyemi said the nominee was a seasoned legislator with the Imo State House of Assembly, adding that there was no petition against the nominee before the committee.

The rest are: Federal University of Agriculture Ogoja, Cross River State Establishment Bill, 2021 by Senator Jarigbe Agom (PDP-Cross River), Nigerian Oil Research Development Board Bill, 2021 by Senator Theodore Orji (PDP-Abia), and Weights and Measures Implementation Agency by Senator Shettima Kashim (APC-Borno).