PenCom: Nyerere’s Appointment Demonstration Of FG’s Preference For Technocrats — Hon. Kalu

The member representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated a stalwart of APC in the state, Dr Anyim C. Nyerere on his appointment and confirmation by Senate as the South East Commissioner for National Pension Commission (PenCom).

ABN TV reports that the lawmaker in a statement issued on Saturday described the appointment as a demonstration of Federal Government’s preference for technocrats with integrity to increase stakeholders’ confidence in the sector.

While expressing joy over Nyerere’s choice of the President, Hon. Kalu who doubles as the Spokesperson, House of Representatives said he is a perfect fit for the office of PenCom Commissioner- a square peg in a square hole.

“It is with great delight that I received news of the Senate’s confirmation of Dr Anyim C. Nyerere’s appointment as South East Commissioner for National Pension Commission (PenCom).

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“There is no bolder statement of Nigeria’s commitment to improving pension administration, than the Federal Government’s constitution of new executive management for PenCom. Mr President’s choice of Dr. Nyeyere clearly demonstrates a preference for technocrats with integrity who are bound to increase the confidence of stakeholders in the pensions industry.

“Credit must also go to the leadership of the Senate for entrusting a competent son of Abia with such an important role in the public service because indeed, Dr Nyerere, is a perfect fit for the office of PenCom Commissioner- a square peg in a square hole.

“It is a momentous occasion for all Abia progressives; and on behalf of my family and the entire people of Bende Federal Constituency, we congratulate Dr Anyim C. Nyerere on his well-deserved confirmation,” he said.