The Senate has confirmed Abdullahi Saidu as govt chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), alongside 17 different nominees to the boards of the FRC and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
The approvals have been granted throughout Wednesday’s plenary after lawmakers thought-about and adopted reviews submitted by the Senate Committees on Finance and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, TheCable reviews.
Presenting the report on the FRC nominees, the Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Lere Oyewunmi, stated the committee reviewed their curricula vitae, academic {qualifications} {and professional} expertise earlier than recommending them for affirmation.
Oyewunmi, who represented the committee chairman, Sani Musa, stated the screening established that the nominees possessed the requisite {qualifications} and expertise for his or her respective positions.
He added that the committee was notably impressed that the chairman and about 4 members introduced letters of attestation from their former workplaces, confirming their competence and suitability for the appointments.
“The chairman, in particular, has some substantial experience in revenue administration, fiscal oversight, and governance reform, and his last place of work was ICPC, where he also chaired a very sensitive committee,” he stated.
Oyewunmi stated the committee had no reservations about recommending the nominees for affirmation.
The movement was seconded by Senator Simon Lalong, representing Plateau South, who described the nominees as respected people whose monitor information indicated their capability to carry out successfully.
The Senate subsequently resolved right into a committee of the entire to think about the report, which was adopted by voice vote, presided over by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin.
Jibrin congratulated the nominees and urged them to discharge their tasks consistent with the mandates of their respective establishments.
In a separate report, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Adeniyi Adegbonmire, introduced the committee’s suggestions on nominees to the NHRC governing council.
Adegbonmire stated the nominations have been referred to the committee on April 28, 2026, whereas the screening train was carried out on Tuesday.
He defined that the committee examined the nominees’ curricula vitae and supporting paperwork and was happy with their {qualifications}, expertise, competence and publicity to human rights points.
The committee subsequently really helpful their affirmation as chairman and members of the governing council.
The movement was seconded by Senator Ekong Samson, representing Akwa Ibom South, who stated that members of the screening panel agreed that the nominees have been certified to assist strengthen human rights safety in Nigeria.
Samson additionally counseled President Bola Tinubu for nominating what he described as women and men of substance.
The NHRC nominees are Salamatu Suleiman as chairman, alongside Huwaila Ibrahim, Edmund Obiagwu, Ogunji Kingsley, Oluwakemi Asiawaju-Okenyodo, Adedeji Adekunle, Ayo Adewuyi, Mohammed Adelodun, Eze Anaba, Maupe Ogun-Yusuf and Patience Udoh as members.
The FRC nominees are Abdullahi Saidu as govt chairman, alongside Mohammed Mai-Eka, Mohammed Aliyu Makama, Suleiman Gidado, Louis Ndukwe, Amaechi Ugwele and Olaniyi Onikola as members.
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