FULL LIST: PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES 70 NEW MANAGEMENT & BOARD APPOINTMENTS

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May 10, 2025
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved and submitted to the Senate a list of nominees for confirmation and appointment as board members of three key regional development commissions: the North-Central Development Commission (NCDC), South-West Development Commission (SWDC), and South-South Development Commission (SSDC).

The nominations were read on the Senate floor during plenary session by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

North-Central Development Commission (NCDC)

Chairman: Cosmas T. Akyhir (Benue State)

Managing Director: Tsenyil Cyril Yiltsen (Plateau State)

Executive Directors:

James Abel Uloko – Executive Director (Benue)

Princess Atika Ajanah – Executive Director, Projects (Kogi)

Hajia Bilgis Jumoke Sanni – Executive Director (Kwara)

Hajia Aishatu Rujui Ibrahim – Executive Director (Nasarawa)

Muhammad Bashar – Executive Director (Niger)

Board Members:

Dauda Shuaibu Kigbu (Nasarawa)

Zakari Haliru Jikantoro (Niger)

Alhaji Sulaiman Buka Ali (Kogi)

Rev. Bunmi Olusona (Kwara)

Dr. Umar Ibrahim Mantu (Plateau)

Atotse Abraham (Benue)

Solomon Adodo (FCT)

Abdulkadir S. Usman (North-West)

Habu Maman (North-East)

Dr. Atinuke Owolabi (South-West)

Racheal Kufre Nse (South-South)

Chief Boniface Izziogu (South-East)

South-West Development Commission (SWDC)

Chairman: Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi (Ekiti State)

Managing Director: Charles Akinola

Board Members:

Bolaji Ariyo

Joseph Olugbenga

Scholastica Omoworare

Olumuyiwa Olabimtan

Adewinle Martins

Ibrahim Olaifa

Kabiru Lakwaya

Gen. Abdul Adamu (Rtd)

Arinola Fagbemi

Ukoha Onyekwere

Howell Ihenacho

Olugbenga Olufehinti

Tele Ogunjobi

Funmilayo Tejuosho

Fatai Ibikunle

Lateef Ajijola

*South-South Development Commission (SSDC)*

Chairman: Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche (Rivers State)

Managing Director: Usoro Offiong Akpabio (Akwa Ibom State)

Board Members:

Larry Odey (Cross River)

Charles Zuofa (Bayelsa)

Dr. Nkereuwem Ebong (Akwa Ibom)

Chika Chinedu (Rivers)

Femi Oise (Edo)

Dr. Charles Sylvester Enukhowhate (Delta)

Tijani Yahaya Kaura (North-West)

Tabitha Iliya Sallah (North-East)

Alh. Yusuf Rasaq Amao (North-Central)

Joseph Mmama (South-East)

Bukonola Braimoh (South-West)

Executive Directors:

Marcus Nie Eji – Projects (Rivers)

Aganaba Preye Steven – Social & Human Capital Development (Bayelsa)

Dr. Timi Alari Ayibatonye – Corporate Services (Delta)

Joseph Ugheoke – Commercial & Environmental Development (Edo)

Amb. Sony Abang – Finance (Cross River)

*The list contains a total of 70 nominees, distributed as follows:*

*a) North-Central Development Commission (NCDC) – 20 nominees*

2 top executives: Chairman and Managing Director

5 Executive Directors

13 Board Members

*b) South-West Development Commission (SWDC) – 18 nominees*

2 top executives: Chairman and Managing Director

16 Board Members

c) South-South Development Commission (SSDC) – 32 nominees

2 top executives: Chairman and Managing Director

5 Executive Directors

25 Board Members

Total: 20 (NCDC) + 18 (SWDC) + 32 (SSDC) = 70 nominees

Congratulations to all the distinguished nominees President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed to serve on the North-Central, South-West, and South-South Development Commissions boards.

Your selection affirms your competence, dedication, and the trust reposed in you to drive regional growth and national development. We wish you every success as you embark on this crucial journey of public service and transformational leadership.