The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Dr. Bala Bello, representing North-East as part-time Chairman of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).

Also confirmed were five other nominees for appointment as Non -Executive Directors of AMCON.

Their confirmation followed presentation and adoption of report of Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions at plenary.

The nominees confirmed as Non -Executive Directors include Yusuf Sule, representing North- Central, Mr. Adeyemo Stephen, representing South-West, and Mr. Yahaya Ibrahim, representing North-West.

Others are Mr. Odion Iyare, representing the South-South, and Mrs. Emily Osuji, representing South-East.

Earlier, while presenting the Committee’s report for consideration, Sen. Osita Izunaso (APC-Imo), on behalf of the Committee Chairman, said the Committee recommends the senate to confirm their appointment.