President Muhammadu Buhari has sent the name of Adeleke Moronfolu Adewolu to the Senate for confirmation as Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The new nominee is to replace Sunday Dare, who has been appointed Minister of Youth and Sports, as the South West zone’s representative on the NCC board.
The Senate confirmed the development during plenary on Thursday September 26, 2019 following receipt of President Muhammadu Buhari’s request.
The request, which was contained in a letter dated 21 August, 2019, was read by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, on the floor of upper chamber.
The letter reads: “In accordance with section 8(1) of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Act, 2003, I hereby present Adeleke Moronfolu Adewolu for confirmation as Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission by the distinguished Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
“While hoping that this request will receive the usual expeditious consideration of the distinguished Senate, please accept, Mr. Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration”.