Senate Confirms Zainab Marwa As NDDC Board Member

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr Zainab Marwa as a member of the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing the North-East geopolitical zone.

Naija News reports that the confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on NDDC during plenary on Wednesday.

The report, originally sponsored by the Chairman of the committee and senator representing Cross River South, Asuquo Ekpenyong, was presented by the senator representing Imo North, Patrick Ndubueze.

Presenting the report, Ndubueze said President Bola Tinubu had transmitted Marwa’s nomination to the Senate, after which it was referred to the committee for legislative action.

He said the committee conducted an open screening of the nominee to assess her competence, integrity, experience and preparedness for the position.

Ndubueze said, “Having carefully screened the nominee and considered all relevant documents submitted, the committee is satisfied that Dr. Zainab Marwa possesses the requisite qualifications, experience, integrity, and competence required for the appointment.

“Accordingly, the committee recommends that the Senate do confirm the appointment of Dr. Zainab Marwa as a member representing the North-East in the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission.”

The Senate thereafter dissolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider the report before adopting its recommendations.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio subsequently put the confirmation to a voice vote.

“The nomination of Dr. Zainab Marwa, representing the North-East in the Niger Delta Development Commission, is hereby confirmed as a member of the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission,” Akpabio said.

He commended the NDDC committee for handling the assignment promptly and thanked senators for their contributions.

“I thank the committee on NDDC for the expeditious manner in which this assignment was carried out. I thank all my colleagues for their contributions.

“I wish the confirmed nominee, Dr. Zainab Marwa, well as a member of the governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission. I hope that her contribution will enhance the development and progress of the Niger Delta region,” Akpabio added.