FULL LIST: 18 appointees for FRC, NHRC board

The Senate recently confirmed the nominations of 18 individuals for the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) governing councils. This decision took place during a plenary session after lawmakers reviewed and adopted reports from relevant Senate committees. The confirmed nominees include Abdullahi Saidu, who will serve as the executive chairman of the FRC, and Salamatu Suleiman, who will lead the NHRC governing council.

The confirmation process involved a thorough review of the nominees' curricula vitae, educational qualifications, and professional experience. Lere Oyewunmi, deputy chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, presented the report on FRC nominees, while Adeniyi Adegbonmire, chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, shared the recommendations for NHRC nominees. Both committees were satisfied with the nominees' expertise and qualifications, leading to their approval.

The newly appointed members will bring valuable experience to their respective roles, with backgrounds in publishing, publishing stories on gender, health, education, and metro, as well as human rights issues.