Dr. Saviour Enyiekere has formally assumed office as the 6th Executive Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), pledging a renewed commitment to staff welfare, productivity, and institutional harmony.
Dr. Enyiekere, who made history as the first Southerner to lead the Commission since its establishment on June 19, 2001, took office alongside eleven newly inaugurated Honourable Commissioners.
The assumption ceremony took place at the Commission’s headquarters in Utako, Abuja, shortly after their swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa.
The newly inaugurated Honourable Commissioners are:
- North-Central: Mr. Hanmation Mark Tersoo, Mr. Salisu Umar Agboola-Balogun
- North-East: Alhaji Lawan Maina Mahmud, Aminu Ibrahim Malle
- North-West: Senator Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi, Hon. Yusuf A. Tabuka
- South-East: Chief Festus Ifesinachi Odii
- South-South: Mary Samuel Ekpenyong, Mr. Patrick Giwa
- South-West: Mrs. Taiwo Olukemi Oluga, Mr. Afeez Ipesa-Balogun
During a brief handover ceremony held in the NASC Conference Room, Dr. Enyiekere expressed gratitude to President Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and the leadership of the National Assembly for the opportunity to serve.
He promised to steer the Commission towards fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities in line with global best practices.
"Our administration will prioritize the welfare of staff, enhance productivity, and foster a harmonious working relationship across all departments," the Chairman stated.
In a goodwill message, the Clerk to the National Assembly, Barr. Kamoru Ogunlana, pledged the full cooperation of the Assembly’s management, while urging the Commission to maintain inclusive decision-making with key institutional stakeholders.
The Secretary to the Commission, Mr. Lucky U. Ikharo, formally presented the handover documents and assured the new leadership of the management's total commitment to the effective discharge of the Commission’s mandate.
