President Buhari approves new appointments [Full list]

According to the Act, the commission shall be headed by a Part-Time Chairman and six members who shall be persons with Disabilities representing the geo-political zones of the federation subject to confirmation of the Senate for a four-year term of office in the first instance and may be reappointed for a second term of four years and no more.

The Executive Secretary, who shall be responsible to the Council for the implementation of the policies and administration of the daily affairs of the Commission, shall also be a Person with Disability with a five-year tenure in the first instance and may be reappointed for a second term and no more.

Below are the names, designations and geo-political zones of members of the Management of the Commission:
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1. Hon. Dr Hussaini Suleiman Kangiwa – Chairman – North West

2. Oparaku Onyejelam Jaja – Member – South East

3. Philomena Isioma Konwea – Member – South South

4. Omopariola Busuyi Oluwasola – Member – South West

5. Amina Rahma Audu – Member – North West

6. Mrs Esther Andrew Awu – Member – North Central

7. Abba Audu Ibrahim – Member – North East

8. James David Lalu – Executive Secretary – North Central