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BREAKING: Tinubu makes 13 new appointments (Full list)

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Saviour Enyiekere as the Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a renewable five-year term.

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced the appointment in a statement on Thursday, noting that Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Senate President.

Additionally, Tinubu approved the appointment of 12 commission members, with two representatives from each of the six geopolitical zones:

North West:

Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi

Hon. Yusuf A. Yusuf Tabuka

North East:

Aminu Ibrahim Malle

Alhaji Lawan Maina Mahmud

North Central:

Mark Hanmation Tersoo

Salihu Umar Agboola Balogun

South West:

Hon. Taiwo Olukemi Oluga

Hon. Afeez Ipeza-Balogun

South East:

Hon. Dr. Nnanna Uzor Kalu

Festus Ifesinachi Odii

South South:

Patrick A. Giwa

Mrs. Mary Ekpenyong

Onanuga stated that, like the chairman, the appointed members will also serve a renewable five-year term.

Agbenu James

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