Tinubu Approves the Appointment of Desmond Akawor as Federal Commissioner

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor to serve as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), pending the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate.

President Tinubu has recently given his approval for the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor as a Federal Commissioner. This decision comes after careful consideration of Ambassador Akawor’s impressive credentials and extensive experience in public service and diplomacy.

As a Federal Commissioner, Ambassador Akawor is expected to bring his wealth of knowledge and expertise to bear in contributing to the development and progress of the country. His appointment is seen as a clear indication of President Tinubu’s commitment to delivering good governance and promoting inclusivity in the country.

Ambassador Akawor’s is the PDP Chairman in Rivers State, his appointment has been widely applauded by stakeholders and members of the public who believe that his experience and track record make him an excellent choice for the role. With his appointment, it is hoped that there will be significant progress in the areas of economic development, infrastructure, and social welfare.

Overall, Ambassador Akawor’s appointment is a clear indication of President Tinubu’s determination to work with individuals who are committed to promoting the collective good of the country.

The new RMAFC Federal Commissioner, who represents Rivers State, is being appointed following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from Rivers State, Hon. Asondu Wenah Temple earlier this month.

Ambassador Akawor is a decorated public servant who has served the nation as Nigeria’s Ambassador to South Korea; Minister of State of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Sole Administrator of the Greater Port Harcourt Development Authority; CEO, Niger Delta River Basin Development Authority, and Executive Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (Engineering & Technical Services).

The President tasks the new Federal Commissioner to deploy his robust experience across tiers of government toward the comprehensive reformation of processes that will ensure the most efficient and productive utilization of allocations to all three tiers of government in Nigeria.