(SEE FULL LIST): Tinubu approves new boards for SEC, NAICOM

President Bola Tinubu has given his stamp of approval for the appointment of new boards for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM).

The announcement of these appointments came through separate statements released on Friday by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale.

According to the statements, the newly appointed members of the SEC board are as follows:

1. Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka — Chairman
2. Mr. Emomotimi Agama — Director-General
3. Frana Chukwuogor — Executive Commissioner (Legal and Enforcement)
4. Mr. Bola Ajomale — Executive Commissioner (Operations)
5. Mrs. Samiya Hassan Usman — Executive Commissioner (Corporate Services)
6. Mr. Lekan Belo — Non-Executive Commissioner
7. Mr. Kasimu Garba Kurfi — Non-Executive Commissioner

Meanwhile, the board for NAICOM comprises the following members:

1. Ms. Halima Kyari — Chairperson
2. Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin — Commissioner for Insurance
3. Mr. Olawoye Gam-Ikon — Deputy Commissioner (Technical Operations)
4. Dr. Usman Ankara Jimada — Deputy Commissioner (Finance & Administration)
5. Dr. Miriam Kene Kachikwu — Member
6. Mr. Adeniyi Olusegun Fabikun — Member
7. Mr. Umar Khalifa Mohammed — Member

In his directive, President Tinubu urged the newly appointed individuals to leverage their “wealth of experience and competence” to enhance the operations of the commissions, thereby contributing to the advancement of the nation as a whole.