Buhari nominates Shehu to replace Mbam as RMAFC chair

Peoples Gazette

President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Mohammed Shehu as the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

If confirmed, Mr Shehu would replace Elias Mbam, who resigned to pursue his gubernatorial ambition in Ebonyi.

“In accordance with the provision of Section 154 (1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended,” read Mr Buhari’s letter to the Senate. “I am pleased to forward for confirmation by the Senate the appointment of Mohammed Shehu, as the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.”

“It is my hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee in…