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Tinubu, the President, Seeks Senate Confirmation for Key Leaders in PSC and FCCPC

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President Tinubu Nominates Key Leaders for PSC and FCCPC, Seeks Senate Confirmation
  • President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm the appointments of several individuals to important positions.
  • For the Police Service Commission (PSC), Tinubu nominated retired deputy inspector-general of police (DIG) Hashim Argungu as chairman, Chief Onyema Uche as secretary, and retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu as member.
  • For the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Tinubu nominated Dr. Olatunji Bello as the chief executive officer/executive vice chairman.

President Bola Tinubu has enhanced the leadership of critical government bodies by nominating key individuals for Senate confirmation.

Chief Onyema Uche and retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hashim Argungu have been proposed by President Tinubu as the secretary and chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) respectively, aiming to improve its effectiveness. Another nomination includes retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu for a position in the PSC.

President Tinubu Nominates Key Leaders for PSC and FCCPC, Seeks Senate Confirmation
President Tinubu Nominates Key Leaders for PSC and FCCPC, Seeks Senate Confirmation

Furthermore, President Tinubu has sought Senate approval for Dr. Olatunji Bello to assume the role of Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the nominations in two different letters during the plenary session of the Senate. This occurs after Tinubu took over as PSC chairman on June 10th, succeeding retired Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase.

President Tinubu Nominates Key Leaders for PSC and FCCPC, Seeks Senate Confirmation
President Tinubu Nominates Key Leaders for PSC and FCCPC, Seeks Senate Confirmation

Argungu, Uche, and Lakano’s nominations have been forwarded to the Senate Committee on Police Affairs for additional legislative work, while the Senate has referred Bello’s nomination request to the Committee for Trade and Investment.

The committees are to submit their reports on these appointments within a week.

President Tinubu’s dedication to guaranteeing competent leadership in important institutions that are vital to maintaining stability is demonstrated by these nominations.

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