Buhari Swears-in Bello Shehu as RMAFC Chairman

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By Adedapo Adesanya

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, August 17 swore in the newly appointed Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mr Mohammed Bello Shehu.

The new RMAFC chairman was administered an oath in the council chamber of the State House in Abuja just before the president presided over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

Speaking with journalists after the swearing-in, Mr Shehu explained that although the task ahead of him is daunting, he is certain that the commission will assist the Buhari-led administration to block leakages.

He also noted that he will assist the appropriate bodies to generate more revenue for the Federation and implement its constitutional responsibility.

As one of the 14 constitutional Commissions, the RMAFC chairman maintained that he will ensure that the commission’s independence is upheld as enshrined within the Constitution.

Alongside the president, others physically in attendance at the FEC meeting included the Secretary to Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha; Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Ibrahim Gambari; and National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Mungonu (rtd).

Others were Ministers of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, and Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami; Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, Niger Delta, Mr Umana Umana; Power, Mr Abubakar Aliyu, Sports, Mr Sunday Dare; Water Resources, Mr Suliaman Adamu, Science and Technology, Mr Olorunibe Mamora.

Also in attendance were the Ministers of Water Resources, Federal Capital Territory, Mr Mohammed Bello, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, Agriculture, Mohammed Abubakar, Aviation, Mr Hadi Sirika, Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite and Minister of State Education, Mr Goodluck Opia.

The Vice President, Mr Yemi Osinbajo joined virtually as well as the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Folashade Yemi-Esan and other ministers.

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