Senate confirms Nnanna Kalu as commissioner for S’East after petition resolution

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Nnanna Kalu as a commissioner in the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) to represent the South-East geopolitical zone.

 The confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service.

The confirmation was previously stepped down in March due to a petition filed against Kalu.

However, the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions thoroughly investigated and dismissed the petition, finding no grounds to disqualify the nominee.

Presenting the report, Senator Cyril Fasuyi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, said, “In line with the findings and recommendations of the relevant committees, the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service recommends the confirmation of Dr. Nnanna Uzor Kalu.”

Senate President Godswill Akpabio thanked both committees for handling the issue with diligence and fairness.

He congratulated Kalu on his confirmation and urged him to serve with integrity.

 “I urge the newly confirmed commissioner to uphold equity, fairness, and constitutional values while representing the South-East in the commission,” Akpabio said.