SARATU SHAFI’I, CHAIR CONSUMER PROTECTION TRIBUNAL
The Senate President, Dr Ahmed Lawan, at a recent plenary, presided the confirmation of nomination of Barrister Mrs Saratu Mama Shafii as Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Tribunal. Other members of the tribunal confirmed included, George Mbonu, Barr Thomas Okosun, Dr Umar Duhu, Ibrahim El-Yakub, Sola Abulolo and Kenneth Gyado.
The confirmation of the nominees followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment.
It will be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier send their names to the senate for confirmation. After the confirmation, Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan, enjoined the members to diligently discharge their responsibilities in the interest of the nation.
The Chairman of the Tribunal, Saratu, was a former Director at Corporate Affairs Commission and has also served as Ag. Registrar General of the Commission before her appointment.
The New Tribunal is charged with the responsibility of looking into cases relating to consumer rights and companies in the country.
Please join me in congratulating Mrs Mama Saratu Sahafii and other members.
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