Senate Confirms Dabiri-Erewa’s Reappointment As NiDCOM CEO

President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Abike Dabiri-Erewa for reappointment as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM has been confirmed by the Senate.

Erewa’s appointment  was confirmed during plenary on Tuesday.

Dabiri-Erewa’s confirmation was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a report of the Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, chaired by Senator Michael Nnachi (PDP Ebonyi).

Senator Nnachi, while presenting the report, said the nominee possesses the technical and academic qualifications to function optimally and effectively in the position.

According to him, there was no petition against the nominee, adding that she was the one who sponsored the bill for the establishment of NiDCOM when she was a member of the House of Representatives.

He commended President Buhari for the re-appointment given the steering performance of the nominee during her first term in office.

Similarly, the Senate also confirmed the appointment of the President’s three nominees’ for appointment as board members of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.