• Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book
Search
  • Home
  • About
  • Adverts
  • Contact
Sign in
Welcome! Log into your account
Forgot your password? Get help
Password recovery
Recover your password
A password will be e-mailed to you.
PRNIGERIA PRNigeria News
PRNIGERIA PRNIGERIA
  • Home
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Fact-Check
  • Economy
  • National
  • Security
  • Features
  • State
  • Event
  • E-Book

    Buhari Approves Nominees for HYPADEC, Disabilities Commission 

    By
    Ezrel Tabiowo
    -
    November 24, 2020
    President Muhammadu Buhari
    President Muhammadu Buhari

    Buhari Approves Nominees for HYPADEC, Disabilities Commission 

    …Appoints Farouk Aminu as NPC Commissioner

    President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation, his nominees as Chairman and Members of the Governing Council of Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC), and National Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

    The requests were contained in separate letters read on the floor during plenary on Tuesday by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan.

    In a letter dated 12th November, 2020, the President requested the upper chamber to confirm the nomination of Ityav Joseph Terfa as Chairman of HYPADEC.

    According to him, the request was made pursuant to Section 3(2) of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission Act.

    Also to be confirmed are: Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa (Kebbi) as Managing Director; Alh. Isa Ozi Salami (Kogi) as member; Taoheed Daud Toyin (Kwara – member); Hon. Mikail A. Bmitosahi (Niger – member); Saleh Mohammed Galadima Kanam (Plateau – member); Engr. Aminu Muhammed Ganda (Sokoto – member); and Chief Utum Eteng (Cross River – member).

    Read Also:

    • NITDA Boss Pushes for Nigerian Rules on TikTok to Protect Local Culture
    • Tinubu Holds First Meeting with New Service Chiefs in Aso Rock 
    • NAF, S’Africa Deepen Air Force Collaboration to Enhance Regional Security

    In another letter dated 5th November, 2020, President Buhari requested the confirmation of seven nominees as Chairman and members of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities.

    The letter reads: “In accordance with the provision of Section 32(2) of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2019, O write to present for confirmation by the Senate, the following seven (7) nominees s Chairman and members of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities.”

    The nominees listed include: Hon. Dr. Hussaini Suleiman Kangiwa, Chairman (North West); Oparakau Onyejelam Jaja (South East); Philomena Isioma Konwea (South South); Omopariola Busuyi Oluwasola (South West); Amina Rahma Audu (North West); Mrs. Esther Andrew Awu (North Central); and Abba Audu Ibrahim (North East).

    In a related development, President Buhari in a third letter requested the upper chamber to confirm the nomination of Umaru Farouk Aminu as full-time Commissioner representing the North-West Geopolitical Zone in the National Pension Commission.

    The request, according to the President, was in meeting with the provision of Section19(3) of the Pension Reforms Act, 2014.

    Signed:

    Ezrel TABIOWO, MBSC, Fsca
    Special Assistant (Press)
    to President of the Senate

    VISIT OUR OTHER WEBSITES
    PRNigeria.com EconomicConfidential.com PRNigeria.com/Hausa/
    EmergencyDigest.com PoliticsDigest.ng TechDigest.ng
    HealthDigest.ng SpokesPersonsdigest.com TeensDigest.ng
    ArewaAgenda.com Hausa.ArewaAgenda.com YAShuaib.com
    • TAGS
    • buhari
    • Disabilities Commission
    • HYPADEC
    Previous articleFG Unveils Agric Reality Show to Empower Youths Debuts
    Next articleVIDEO: Again, NAF Aircraft Rocket Boko Haram Fighters in Thick Forest
    Ezrel Tabiowo
    Ezrel Tabiowo
    Xing

    RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR

    Troops of Nigerian Army after successfully foiling an ambush by Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists

    Troops Neutralise 10 Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Borno

    Military troops

    After Katarko Clash, Troops Neutralize 10 Terrorists in Gamboru–Dikwa Operation

    Anambra Police Launch Probe into Viral Video of Alleged Cult Initiation Involving Minor

    Tinubu’s Sudden Military Overhaul Rekindles Coup Fears, Public Reactions Flood Twitter

    Anambra Guber Poll: INEC Deploys AI Virtual Assistant to Train Staff

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

    ‘Tell Nigerians the Truth’: ADC Challenges Tinubu on Military Shake-Up

    Oluyede, Shaibu, Aneke, Abbas: Faces, Records and Mission of Tinubu’s New Service Chiefs

    COAS Waidi Shuaibu: Profile of The Battlefield Strategist to  Redefine Nigerian Army Leadership

    Things To Know About the New Chief of Naval Staff,  Rear Admiral Idi Abbas

    PROFILE: Meet Nigeria’s 23rd Air Chief of Staff, AVM Sunday K. Aneke

    MAJOR SHAKE-UP: Tinubu Replaces Service Chiefs, Retains CDI

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

    JUST IN: Tinubu Appoints New Service Chiefs

    Recent Posts

    • NITDA Boss Pushes for Nigerian Rules on TikTok to Protect Local Culture
    • Tinubu Holds First Meeting with New Service Chiefs in Aso Rock 
    • NAF, S’Africa Deepen Air Force Collaboration to Enhance Regional Security
    • How Troops Eliminated 80 Bandits Along Kebbi–Zamfara Border – Kebbi Gov’t
    • Nnamdi Kanu Withdraws Defence Plan, Files No-Case Submission in Terrorism Trial
    • Home
    • About
    • Adverts
    • Contact
    © 2020 PRNigeria. All Rights Reserved.
    Latest News
    NITDA Boss Pushes for Nigerian Rules on TikTok to Protect Local CultureTinubu Holds First Meeting with New Service Chiefs in Aso Rock NAF, S'Africa Deepen Air Force Collaboration to Enhance Regional SecurityHow Troops Eliminated 80 Bandits Along Kebbi–Zamfara Border - Kebbi Gov'tNnamdi Kanu Withdraws Defence Plan, Files No-Case Submission in Terrorism TrialBarau Jibrin and the Search for a Constitution That Works By Ozumi AbdulNDA Alerts Residents Ahead of Cadets’ Shooting Exercise in KadunaArmy Eliminates Four ISWAP Logistics Suppliers in KondugaPTML Customs Records 34.3% Revenue Growth in Q3 2025, Intensifies Anti-Smuggling DriveLagos Police Heighten Security on Third Mainland Bridge After Disruption ThreatsAt UK Conference: Prof Pantami Urges Islamic Banks to Lead Global Digital Economy with Ethical FinanceTroops Neutralise 10 Terrorists, Recover Weapons in BornoFG Sends Delegation to Essa, Orders Urgent Repair on Lambata–Bida RoadAfter Katarko Clash, Troops Neutralize 10 Terrorists in Gamboru–Dikwa OperationAfrican Ambassador Demands Urgent Industrialization to End Poverty
    X whatsapp