President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Saviour Enyiekere as Chairman of the National Assembly Service C...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Saviour Enyiekere as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a five-year renewable term.
This was contained in a statement released and signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) on February 20, 2025.
Dr. Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, previously served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Senate President. His appointment underscores the administration's commitment to strengthening legislative support institutions.
In addition to Dr. Enyiekere’s appointment, President Tinubu also approved the appointment of 12 members to the Commission, with two representatives drawn from each of the six geopolitical zones. The members, who will serve the same five-year renewable tenure as the Chairman, are as follows:
North West: Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi and Hon. Yusuf A. Yusuf Tabuka
North East: Aminu Ibrahim Malle and Alhaji Lawan Maina Mahmud
North Central: Mark Hanmation Tersoo and Salihu Umar Agboola Balogun
South West: Hon. Taiwo Olukemi Oluga and Hon. Afeez Ipeza-Balogun
South East: Hon. Dr. Nnanna Uzor Kalu and Festus Ifesinachi Odii
South South: Patrick A. Giwa and Mrs. Mary Ekpenyong
“The appointment of Dr. Enyiekere and these distinguished individuals reflects President Tinubu’s dedication to fostering an effective and independent legislative service commission,” the statement read.
The NASC plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient functioning of the National Assembly by overseeing administrative and personnel matters within the legislative arm of government.
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