The Senate today 29th October confirmed Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the New Independent National Election (INEC) Chairman. Dr. Yakubu was before his appointment a professor of history and international relations at Bauchi State University, as well as the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.
Dr. Yakubu will succeed Attahiru Jega who completed his five year term in June.
Also five national commissioners were also confirmed including Amina Zakari (Northwest), Anthonia Okoosi-Simbine (North Central), Baba Shettima Arfo (Northeast), Soyebi Adedeji Solomon (Southwest), and Mohammed Mustafa Lecky (South-South).
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