Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday approved the appointment of 14 Resident Electoral Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
They are Professor Godwill Obioma from Abia state, James Lorliam Apam from Benue state, Dr. Nwachukwu Orji from Ebonyi state, Dr. Iloh Joseph Valentine Chuks from Enugu state, Dr. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda from Plateau state, Umar Ibrahim from Taraba state, Mr. Emeka Ononamadu Joseph from Imo state and Obo O. Effanga Cross River state.
Others are Professor Francis Chuckwemeka Ezeounu from Anambra state, Dr. Briyai O. Frankland from Bayelsa state, Ibrahim Abdullahi from Adamawa state, Agboke Mutiu Olaleke from Ogun state, Hussaini Halilu Pai from Federal Capital Territory FCT), and Alhaji Ahmad Makama from Bauchi state.
A statement issued by the Director (Press) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi, said the appointees have been confirmed by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and, therefore, are with immediate effect.
