The Senate has confirmed the appointment of a Mr. Tunde Lemo as Chairman of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).
At the plenary on Wednesday, the Senate adopted the screening report by the Committee on FERMA, which recommended Lemo and seven others for the board of the agency.
While Nurudeen Rafindadi was confirmed as Managing Director, the Executive Directors are Buba Abdullah, Babagana Aji, Shah Abdullah, Loretta Aniagolu, Mujaidu Dako and Vincent Kolawale.
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Chairman of the committee, Senator Magnus Abe, said the panel found the nominees worthy of the appointments during their screening.
The lawmakers dissolved into the Committee of the Whole and considered the recommendations.
1. Report of the Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). By Senator Magnus Abe. pic.twitter.com/CryVPhrR3u
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) May 8, 2019
Senate dissolves to the Committee of the Whole to consider the nomination of the following persons for appointment as Chairman and Members of the Governing Board of FERMA. pic.twitter.com/rkfMmUyGrb
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) May 8, 2019
Senate Confirms the nominations of Mr. Tunde Lemo as Chairman of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and Eng. Nurudeen Abdurahaman Rafindada as Managing Director. #TodayInSenatePlenary
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) May 8, 2019