BREAKING: Tinubu Makes 2 Fresh Appointments in INEC Structure, Details Emerge
- President Bola Tinubu has appointed a replacement for the late Niyi Ijalaye, the INEC REC and Ondo state representatives, who died in Abuja after the commission's meeting
- The president also appointed Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur as the INEC REC representing the north-west zone in the commission's structure
- The two RECs nominees are subject to confirmation from the Senate before their appointments can be substantiated
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President Bola Tinubu has made two key appointments to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which are subject to the Senate's confirmation.
Saseyi Feyijimi Ibiyemi has been nominated as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) representing Ondo State, while Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur has been nominated as a National Commissioner for the Electoral Commission, representing the North-West zone.
Source: Twitter
Ibiyemi will replace the late Niyi Ijalaye, who passed away in August while serving as the REC in Ogun State. She currently serves as the Administrative Secretary of INEC in Lagos State. Her impressive educational background includes graduating from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1987 and earning a Master's in Election Management from Bingham University in Nasarawa state.
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Tukur brings over two decades of experience in electoral operations to his new role. His educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts from Bayero University Kano, a postgraduate diploma in Economics from Bradford University, England, and a Master of Arts from Leeds University. Notably, he rose from assistant chief administrative officer to director of Electoral Operations and Logistics, a position he held until December 2023.
Both nominees will face Senate clearance before taking on their new roles. If approved, they will play critical roles in shaping Nigeria's electoral landscape. Ibiyemi's expertise in election management and Tukur's extensive experience in electoral operations will undoubtedly bring value to the commission.
The Senate's clearance will be a significant step in confirming Ibiyemi and Tukur's appointments, paving the way for them to contribute to the electoral process. With their combined experience and expertise, they are expected to make a positive impact on Nigeria's electoral system.
Source: Legit.ng
