President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially sworn in Professor Sunday Nwambam Aja as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), representing Ebonyi State.
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the State House in Abuja, during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Professor Aja, a proud son of Ebonyi, was among other commissioners appointed to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process.
The event began with a formal address by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Media and Publicity at the State House, before the commissioners took their oath of office before the President.
Also sworn in were Mallam Tukur Abdulrazaq Yusuf (North-West) and two new members of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB): Ikpeme Kenneth Ndem from Cross River State and retired Justice Buba Ibrahim Nyaure from Taraba State.
Key government officials present at the FEC meeting included the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
This appointment marks a significant milestone for Ebonyi State, as Professor Aja is expected to bring credibility and transparency to the national electoral body.
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