Gloria Essien, Abuja
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has formally requested the House of Representatives to confirm the nominees for the positions of Chairman and members of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
President Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. Journalists have obtained a copy of the letter.
In the letter, President Tinubu highlighted that the request aligns with the provisions of section 2(2) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (Establishment etc.) Act.
According to the Act, the board and management of NDDC are to be appointed by the President, subject to confirmation by the Senate in consultation with the House of Representatives.
The President’s letter states, “In compliance with the provisions of section 2(2) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (Establishment etc.) Act, I am pleased to present the under-listed seventeen (17) nominees for the consideration of the House of Representatives for the positions of Chairman and members of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission.”
The letter concludes, “While I look forward to the usual expeditious consideration of the House, please accept, Rt. Honourable Speaker, the assurances of my highest consideration.”
