President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday asked the Senate to confirm the appointment of three nominees for appointment as members of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RAMFC).
The nominees are Alhaji Bello Usman Maitambari (Kebbi) fresh appointment, Dr. Rafiq Olayiwola Ogunbambi (Lagos) fresh appointment and Rev. Ajibola E. Fagboyegun (Ondo) re-appointment.
The letter containing request for the confirmation of the appointment of the nominees dated February 20, 2012 was read by the Senate President, Senator David Mark.
The nominees are Alhaji Bello Usman Maitambari (Kebbi) fresh appointment, Dr. Rafiq Olayiwola Ogunbambi (Lagos) fresh appointment and Rev. Ajibola E. Fagboyegun (Ondo) re-appointment.
The letter containing request for the confirmation of the appointment of the nominees dated February 20, 2012 was read by the Senate President, Senator David Mark.
Jonathan noted that the RAMFC is one of the Federal Executive Bodies established under Section 153(1) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.
He noted that by the provision of Paragraph 31, Part 1 of the Third Schedule to the Constitution, the Commission shall comprise a Chairman and one member from each State of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Jonathan prayed the Senate to ensure that his request received the usual expeditious consideration of the Senators.
