BREAKING: Tinubu Makes 2 Fresh Appointments in INEC Structure, Details Emerge
- President Bola Tinubu has nominated Saseyi Feyijimi Ibiyemi as INEC's Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) representing Ondo state
- Ibiyemi will be replacing the late Niyi Ijalaye, who passed away in Abuja after a meeting organised by the commission
- Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur has also been appointed as the INEC REC representing the North-West zone.
President Bola Tinubu has made two key appointments to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Saseyi Feyijimi Ibiyemi has been nominated as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) representing Ondo state, while Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur was nominated as INEC's national commissioner representing the North-West zone.
The nominations are subject to the Senate's confirmation.
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According to Daily Trust, 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. Ibiyemi graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University in 1987 and earned a Master's in election management from Bingham University in Nasarawa state.
Who is Abdulrazak Yusuf Tukur?
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 need Senate clearance before taking on their new roles. 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.
Tinubu orders release of minors facing prosecution
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Tinubu ordered the immediate release of the malnourished minors facing prosecution for participating in the recent hunger protest.
The president also directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to protect the welfare of malnourished children.
President Tinubu ordered the investigation of all the officers involved in the arrest and prosecution of the minors.
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