Chibudom Nwuche has been tapped to chair the South-South Development Commission, while Usoro Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State has been named managing director.
Other board members are:
Marcus Eji (Rivers), Aganaba Steven (Bayelsa), Timi Ayibatonye (Delta), Joseph Ugheoke (Edo), Sony Abang (Cross River), Larry Odey (Cross River), Charles Zuofa (Bayelsa), Nkereuwem Ebong (Akwa Ibom), Chika Chinedu (Rivers), Femi Oise (Edo), Charles Enukhowhate (Delta), Tijani Kaura (North-West), Tabitha Sallah (North-East), Yusuf Amao (North-Central), Joseph Mmamal (South-East), and Bukonola Braimoh (South-West).
Following the announcement, Senate President Akpabio referred the nominations to the relevant committees for screening and confirmation.