Tinubu Announces New Appointment, Sends Nominee To Senate For Confirmation

President Bola Tinubu has officially transmitted the nomination of Dr. Zainab Marwa to the Senate for confirmation as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), where she is expected to represent the North-East geopolitical zone.

According to Ireporter Online, the nomination was contained in a letter read during plenary by the Senate President, in line with the provisions of the NDDC Establishment Act. The President expressed confidence in the Senate’s swift consideration of the request, noting that the appointment is aimed at ensuring the continued smooth operation of the commission.

The nomination is intended to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of the former board member, Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, who stepped down on March 30, 2026, to pursue his governorship ambition in Adamawa State.

Following the reading of the letter, the Senate referred Dr. Marwa’s nomination to its Committee on NDDC for screening and further legislative scrutiny. The committee is expected to review her credentials and submit its report to the chamber for final approval.

If confirmed, Dr. Zainab Marwa will join the NDDC Governing Board, which is tasked with coordinating and implementing development projects across the Niger Delta region, including infrastructure delivery and intervention programmes.