The Senate has confirmed Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi from Ekiti State as the Chairman of the South-West Development Commission, SWDC.
Also confirmed was Charles Akinola as the Managing Director, alongside 16 other nominees to serve as members of the board.
The confirmation, which took place on Thursday, followed the presentation and consideration of the report by the Senate Committee on the South-West Development Commission, chaired by Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, Oyo Central).
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While presenting the report, Senator Akintunde stated:
“That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on the South-West Development Commission on the confirmation of nominations for appointment as Chairman, Managing Director, and Members of the Board of the South-West Development Commission.”
The board members include:
Bolaji Ariyo
Joseph Olugbenga
Scholastica Omoworare
Olumuyiwa Olabimtan
Adewinle Martins
Ibrahim Olaifa
Kabiru Lakwaya
Abdul Adamu (Retired General)
Arinola Fagbemi
Ukoha Onyekwere
Howell Ihenacho
Also confirmed as executive directors are:
Olugbenga Olufehinti – Executive Director, Projects
Tele Ogunjobi – Executive Director, Finance
Funmilayo Tejuosho – Executive Director, Corporate Services
Fatai Ibikunle – Executive Director, Commercial and Environmental Development
Lateef Ajijola – Executive Director, Social and Human Capital Development
President Bola Tinubu had earlier forwarded the list of nominees to the Senate, requesting their screening and confirmation. The request was read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and referred to the relevant committee, which was given one week to report back.
With this confirmation, the SWDC board is now fully constituted and expected to begin its mandate of promoting socio-economic development across the six South-West states.
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