The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as a minister-designate under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the confirmation after lawmakers cleared the nominee through a voice vote at the Committee of the Whole.For more, Read Full; Original...READ FULL; FROM THE SOURCE.
Oyedele is expected to replace Doris Uzoka-Anite as Minister of State for Finance. President Tinubu had forwarded his name to the Senate for confirmation days after nominating him. Oyedele previously served as Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, where he led the team that produced Nigeria’s new tax laws.
Key Points
Senate confirms Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.
Voice vote approval at Committee of the Whole.
Replaces Doris Uzoka-Anite in the ministry.
Former Chairman of Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms.
Led team that produced Nigeria’s new tax laws.
Taiwo Oyedele, the architect of Nigeria’s tax reforms, now has Senate backing to implement them, as he moves from policy design to ministerial power.For more, Read Full; Original.
Sources: Senate Proceedings
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