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Senate confirms Mohammed Bello as RMAFC chair

The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed the appointment of Mohammed Bello as the Chairman of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

Bello’s confirmation was sequel to the consideration of a report by the Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs.

The chairman of the committee, Sen. Olubunmi Adetunmbi, who presented the report, said from the available documents and the presentation made to the committee, the nominee satisfied the requirement for appointment as the chairman of RMAFC.

“The nominee is very well experienced and adequately exposed at the top levels of government administration and has acquired the capacity to function as chairman,” Adetumbi said.

The lawmaker stated that there was no petition against the nominee.

“The nominee is proper and fit to occupy the office of the Chairman in the Commission,” he said.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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