PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has nominated the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Osita Chidoka, as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The president, in a letter to the Senate, which was read at the Thursday sitting by Senate President, David Mark, named Chidoka and Dr Suleiman Abubakar as ministers.
The letter, read by Senator Mark, read in part: “In accordance with Section 147 subsection 2 of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, I have the honour to forward the underlisted ministerial nominees for consideration of the Senate.”
While Chidoka hails from Anambra State, Abubakar is to represent Kwara State in the Federal Executive Council.
In another letter to the Senate, President Jonathan was seeking the confirmation of the acting Director General of Nigeria Pension Commission (PENCOM), Mrs Chinelo Anohu-Amazu, as substantive Director General and Mr Ebenezer Foby as a federal commissioner of the commission representing South-South.
Meanwhile, air of uncertainty enveloped the aviation sector, when the news filtered through that the Federal Government has concluded plans to appoint Chidoka as the next aviation minister.
He is being tipped to replace the former minister, Mrs Stella Oduah.
Chidoka is expected to resign from his present position anytime from now, to allow him take up his new position.
Prior to this period, rumour was rife that it was former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi, that was to replace the former minister.
Jonathan appoints Abubakar Tsav, others into boardsPresident Goodluck Jonathan has approved the composition and appointment of the chairmen and members of the governing boards of some Federal Government institutions, parastatals and agencies.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has Dr Daniel Kure as board chairman, with Onuora Chinwe Leticia, Alhaji Ibrahim Bamalli, Ngozi Lavender, Captain Shafii Salisu Baba, Alhaji Habu Muazu and Mr Phillip Aivoji as members.
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Pius Anyim, who conveyed this in a statement in Abuja, on Thursday, listed other parastatals and agencies as follows.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP) has Taiwo Adeife as board chairman, with Mrs Evelyn Hosa Okunbo, Ambassador Godson Echegie, Gambo Gujungum, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, Hajiya Rabi Muntari Muhammed and Adi Elekwachi as members.
Also, the Federal College of Chemical and Leather Technology, Zaria, has Dr Godwin Ajakpo as board chairman, with Kemi Iyatum, Alhaji Nuhu Sani Ibrahim, Hajiya Hadiza Mohammed and Alhaji Ahmed Abbas Isa as members.
Jonathan also approved the appointment of Edward Akangbou as board chairman of the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Zaria, with other board members as Alhaji Umar Dange, Baba Gana Tijjani Dikwa, Chief Dom Uzonwuru, and Effiong Oqoung.
The National Library of Nigeria has Alhaji Abdullahi Haruna Ningi as chairman with other board members as Inye Marshall Harry Jnr., Mr Kalabari Odimiri-Member, Madaki Hussaini Abdullahi, Obafemi Oye, Salisu Suleiman, Tijjani Kumalia, Usman Idris Mawogi, Mrs Atinuke Akinwale, Chief Innocent Anoliefo, Dr (Mrs) Felicia Etim and Mr Obi Michael.
Others appointed were Chief Innocent C. Maduagwu, chairman, National Geological Surveys Agency; Mr Adebisi Omoyeni, chairman, Citizen and Leadership Training Centre; Dr Mahmud Abdulrahman, chairman, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu and Josephine O. Ugochukwu, chairman, Federal School of Dental Technology and Therapy.
Also appointed were Wehab Owokoniran, member, Board of Sheda Science and Technology Complex and Mr Chris Ogbomo, member, board of Nomadic Education Commission.
Anyim said the dates for the formal inauguration of the boards would be announced in due course by the respective supervising authorities and ministers.
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