President Bola Tinubu has given his nod for the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor as the Federal Commissioner representing Rivers State within the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).
This decision comes in the wake of the unfortunate passing of Hon. Asondu Wenah Temple, the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from Rivers State earlier this month.
Ambassador Akawor, a seasoned public servant, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
His extensive career includes serving as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea, Minister of State of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Sole Administrator of the Greater Port Harcourt Development Authority, CEO of the Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority, and Executive Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (Engineering & Technical Services).
Pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, Ambassador Akawor is set to step into the responsibilities left vacant by Hon. Temple.
The President, through Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, expressed confidence in Akawor’s ability to contribute significantly to the comprehensive reformation of processes within the RMAFC.
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The President has specifically tasked the new Federal Commissioner with leveraging his robust experience across various tiers of government. The goal is to spearhead reforms that will ensure the most efficient and productive utilization of allocations to all three tiers of government in Nigeria.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, in announcing the appointment on November 23, 2023, emphasized the President’s confidence in Ambassador Akawor’s ability to navigate the complex role of fiscal management, contributing to the nation’s progress in these critical areas.
The Full Statement:
President Tinubu Approves Appointment of RMAFC Federal Commissioner
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor to serve as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), pending the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate.
The new RMAFC Federal Commissioner, who represents Rivers State, is being appointed following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from Rivers State, Hon. Asondu Wenah Temple earlier this month.
Ambassador Akawor is a decorated public servant who has served the nation as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea; Minister of State of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Sole Administrator of the Greater Port Harcourt Development Authority; CEO, Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority, and Executive Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (Engineering & Technical Services).
The President tasks the new Federal Commissioner to deploy his robust experience across tiers of government toward the comprehensive reformation of processes that will ensure the most efficient and productive utilization of allocations to all three tiers of government in Nigeria.
Chief Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
November 23, 2023
