Senate confirms N-HYPPADEC MD for second term

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the reappointment of Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission for another four-year term.

The decision followed the consideration and adoption of the report presented by the Senate Committee on Power, which screened Yelwa and recommended his reappointment based on his performance and qualifications.

The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, in his report, said the committee found the nominee suitable for reappointment during his screening.

Senators, in their contributions, supported the nomination of Yelwa for reappointment by President Bola Tinubu.

They voted overwhelmingly to approve the nomination of Yelwa for a second term in office when Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, put the matter to a voice vote.

Yelwa, first appointed in 2020, has overseen various initiatives aimed at improving living conditions in these areas.

His reappointment by Tinubu, now confirmed by the Senate, is expected to ensure continuity in the commission’s programmes and strengthen federal efforts to promote equitable development in power-producing regions.

Source: Punch