In a strategic move to strengthen the legislative arm of government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Saviour Enyiekere as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a renewable five-year term.
Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, previously served as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. His appointment underscores Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring experienced hands oversee the administration of legislative affairs.
In a statement on Thursday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, announced that the President had also appointed 12 commission members—two representatives from each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Among the appointees is Dr. Nnanna Uzor Kalu, the brother of former Abia State Governor and ex-Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu. His inclusion is expected to stir political conversations, given his family’s deep-rooted influence in Nigerian politics.
Full List of Appointees
North West: Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi, Hon. Yusuf A. Yusuf Tabuka
North East: Aminu Ibrahim Malle, Alhaji Lawan Maina Mahmud
North Central: Mark Hanmation Tersoo, Salihu Umar Agboola Balogun
South West: Hon. Taiwo Olukemi Oluga, Hon. Afeez Ipeza-Balogun
South East: Hon. Dr. Nnanna Uzor Kalu, Festus Ifesinachi Odii
South South: Patrick A. Giwa, Mrs. Mary Ekpenyong
Like the chairman, the newly appointed members will serve for a renewable term of five years. Their primary responsibility will be to oversee the smooth operation of the National Assembly’s administrative framework, ensuring legislative efficiency and institutional stability.
This appointment comes at a critical time when the National Assembly is navigating pressing national issues, and the new leadership is expected to bring fresh perspectives to governance.
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