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Buhari Nominates Senator Durojaiye, Tinubu’s Aide Sunday Dare, Ararume For NCC Job
President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm nominees into the positions of Chairman, Executive Commissioner and Non-Executive Commissioners for Nigerian Communications Commission.
In a letter dated August 2, 2016, sent to the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (South West) was nominated as Chairman, while Sunday Dare (South West) got the nod as Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management.
Those nominated as Non-Executive Commissioners are: Aliyu Sa’idu Abubakar (North East), Clement Omeiza Baiye (North Central), Chief Okoi Ofem Obono Obla (South South), Pastor Ezekiel Yissa (North Central) and Senator Ifeanyi Ararume (South East).
The nominations, a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina said, are in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Nigerian Communications Commission Act 2003.