President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm several high-level appointments aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s sports integrity and fiscal management frameworks.
The executive communications were read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session, following the administration’s commitment to statutory compliance and institutional reform.
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In a move to bolster the nation’s standing in international sports, President Tinubu has nominated Mr. Mainasara Illo as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Anti-Doping Centre (NADC).
The nomination, made pursuant to Section 15 of the Nigerian Anti-Doping Act 2025, proposes an initial four-year term for Mr. Illo. President Tinubu expressed confidence in the nominee’s ability to lead the center, urging the Senate to consider the request with its “usual expeditious manner.”
Senate President Akpabio has subsequently referred the nomination to the Committees on Narcotics and Sports for a joint screening exercise.
In a separate correspondence, the President sought the confirmation of two nominees to serve as Commissioners within the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), in accordance with Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).President Tinubu Nominates Mainasara President Tinubu Nominates Mainasara
The nominees are:
Amina Gamawa (representing Bauchi State)
Abdullahi Mukhtar (representing Kaduna State)
This request has been referred to the Senate Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs, with a mandate to report back to the Red Chamber within one week.
The Presidency emphasized that these appointments are critical for the continued transparency and efficiency of federal agencies. The Senate has signaled its readiness to process these nominations promptly to ensure no vacuum in the leadership of these vital institutions.
