The Senate on Wednesday (today) confirmed the appointment of Mrs. Omolola Edewor (Nee Abiola) as Executive Director, Corporate Services, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).

This confirmation is for a second and final term of five years.

The appointment followed presentation of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions by the Chairman, Senator Rafiu Adebayo, at plenary.

Presenting the report, the chairman of the committee, Rafiu Ibrahim, said the nominee possesses character, competence, and the knowledge to do the job.

He, therefore, recommended that Ms Abiola-Edewor be confirmed.

“The committee held the screening and we went through her curriculum vitae, security clearance form and code of conduct bureau details.

“She hails from Ogun State and she will be in charge of the administrative running of the organisation.

“The committee also found out that the nominee has no petition against her and she is qualified to hold the position for another term.

” So, we recommend that she be confirmed.”

Seconding the committee’s recommendation, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC-Kano), said, “The nominee has shown to be eminently qualified and by her pedigree, she is qualified to be confirmed.”

President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, put the confirmation to a voice vote and it was adopted by the lawmakers.

Mrs. Lola Edewor is the first daughter of the acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential election, Moshood Abiola.

She is also a former member of the House of Representatives.