By Dansu Peter
Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has approved the appointment of 14 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
This is contained in a statement by the Director of Press, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Bolaji Adebiyi.
While 13 of the new appointees were on their first term, Hussaini Halilu Pai of the FCT was re-appointed.
OSGF Press Release:
NEW RESIDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED
His Excellency the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has approved the appointment of the underlisted persons as Resident Electoral Commissioners.
Appointee State Remarks
(i) Professor Godwill Obioma Abia New Appointment
(ii) James Lorliam Apam. Benue
(iii) Dr. Nwachukwu Orji Ebonyi
(iv) Dr. Iloh Joseph Valentine Chuks Enugu
(v) Dr. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda Plateau
(vi) Umar Ibrahim Taraba “
(vii) Mr. Emeka Ononamadu Joseph Imo
(viii) Obo O. Effanga. Cross River “
(ix) Professor Francis Chuckwemeka Ezeounu Anambra “
(x) Dr. Briyai O. Frankland Bayelsa lll
(xi) Ibrahim Abdullahi, mni Adamawa
(xii) Agboke Mutiu Olaleke Ogun
(xiii) Hussaini Halilu Pai FCT Reappointment
(xiv) Alhaji Ahmad Makama Bauchi
These appointees have been confirmed by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and therefore the appointments are with immediate effect.
Bolaji Adebiyi
Director (Press)
Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation
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