President Bola Tinubu has appointed Usoro Offiong Akpabio as the Managing Director of South-South Development Commission.
This is contained in a letter sent by the Presidency to the Senate seeking confirmation of nominees for the South-West, North-Central, and South-South Development Commissions.
In his letter to the Senate, Tinubu named
Usoro Offiong Akpabio and Chibudom Nwucheas Managing Director and Chairman of South-South Development Commission alongside 18 other nominees.
Nineteen nominees were appointed for the North-Central Development Commission, with Cosmas Akiyir as Chairman and Cyril Yeltsin as Managing Director.
For the South-West Development Commission, 18 nominees were submitted, with Senator Olubunmi Adetunbi proposed as Chairman and Dr. Charles Akinola as Managing Director.
The South-South Development Commission has 18 nominees, with Chibudom Nwuche nominated as Chairman and Usoro Offiong Akpabio as Managing Director.
The Senate is expected to refer the nominations to the relevant committees for screening and confirmation.
