By Henry Umoru

ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, forwarded to the Senate three new names for confirmation as board members of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to replace those earlier rejected by the upper chamber.

The nominees are Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ondo State; Chuka Nwauwa, Imo State and Nwogu N. Nwogu, Abia  State.

The three persons are for the position of Non- Executive Directors.

President Muhammadu Buhari during the Federal Executive Council Meeting held at the Council Chamber State House Abuja.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, read the letter from President Buhari at plenary yesterday.

The letter dated March 29, 2017 and signed by President Buhari, read: “In accordance with section 228 of the NDDC Act 2000, I hereby present the following nominees to the board of NDDC for confirmation of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The distinguished Senate is invited to note that these nominees are replacements of those that were rejected for not representing the oil producing areas of their respective states.

“Copies of their Curriculum Vitae are attached herewith.   I hope that the request will receive the usual expeditious consideration and confirmation of the distinguished Senate.   Please accept, distinguished President of the Senate, the assurances of my highest consideration and regards.”

It will be recalled that the Senate had in October 2016 rejected three nominees out of the 19 members of the NDDC board sent to it by the President.