SENATE CONFIRMS ADETUNMBI, AKINOLA, 16 OTHERS FOR S'WEST DEVT. COMMISSION.

The Senate has confirmed the nominations of Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi as Chairman and Dr. Charles Akinola as Managing Director of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC) board, along with 16 other nominees as members.

This followed the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the Chairman of the Committee on SWDC, Senator Yunus Akintunde, at plenary on Thursday.

The confirmed nominees include representatives from various states and regions, with specific appointments as Executive Directors in different areas such as Projects, Finance, Corporate Services, Commercial and Environmental Development, and Social and Human Capital Development.

Akintunde explained that the committee thoroughly reviewed the nominees' academic qualifications, work experiences, competencies, and integrity before recommending their confirmation. 

He added that no adverse security reports or petitions were received against the nominees.

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