The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of six new commissioners to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), a key federal body responsible for monitoring revenue accruals to the federation account, reviewing revenue allocation formulas, and advising on fiscal efficiency across government tiers.
The confirmations followed the presentation and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs, chaired by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North).
The nominees underwent screening on October 22, 2025, where they responded to questions on fiscal federalism, revenue leakages, and strategies to boost non-oil revenues amid Nigeria’s economic challenges.
The newly confirmed commissioners, representing various geopolitical zones, are:
1. Bello Abubakar Wammako (Sokoto State, North-West) – A seasoned administrator with prior experience in local government finance.
2. Hadizatu Uwani Muatapha (Borno State, North-East) – An economist known for advocacy on internally generated revenue in conflict-affected regions.
3. Senator Marafa Bashir Abba (Taraba State, North-East) – A former lawmaker with expertise in legislative oversight of fiscal matters.
4. Ahmed Waziri Hassan (Adamawa State, North-East) – A public finance expert focused on equitable resource distribution.
5. Bob Helen Inafa (Bayelsa State, South-South) – Brings oil sector insights, given Bayelsa’s status as a major crude-producing state.
6. Gboyega Oladele (Osun State, South-West) – A fiscal policy analyst with background in state-level revenue mobilization.
The appointments, nominated by President Bola Tinubu in line with Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), aim to revitalize the RMAFC amid ongoing debates over Nigeria’s revenue sharing formula.
The commission last reviewed the formula in 2021, recommending adjustments to increase allocations to states and local governments, though implementation has faced delays.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urged the new commissioners to prioritize transparency and innovation in revenue collection, citing Nigeria’s over-reliance on oil (which accounts for about 70% of federal revenues) and the need to curb leakages estimated at trillions of naira annually by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI).
The RMAFC, established under the 1999 Constitution, comprises a chairman, one representative per state, and 10 federal appointees.
With these confirmations, the commission moves closer to full operational strength to address fiscal imbalances in Africa’s largest economy.
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