Isabella Iloba Emerges Acting Senate Clerk

The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has appointed Isabella Ugochi Iloba, as the new acting Clerk of the Senate.

Ezenwoko’s Blog reports that Iloba, who was the deputy clerk of the Senate, was appointed following the resignation of the outgoing Clerk, Ibrahim El-Ladan, on age grounds.

In a letter dated February 9, 2022, and signed on behalf of the Executive Chairman of the NASC, Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi, the commission approved the appointment of Iloba.

Part of the letter reads: “The Commission at its 547th meeting held on Wednesday, 9th February 2022, has approved your retirement from Service with effect from 9th February 2022.

“The Commission wishes to acknowledge your immense contribution to the growth and development of the National Assembly Service.

“As you proceed on retirement, please handover your Office and other Government property in your possession to the Deputy Clerk, Senate (Legislative), Ilobah Isabella Ugochi.

“On behalf of the Commission, I pray that Almighty God will continue to grant you good health and success in your future endeavours.”

Last week, El-Ladan was retired by the commission over allegations of forgery of documents and age falsification.

The former clerk and two other permanent secretaries were accused of forgery and age falsification which earned them sanctions from the NASC.

The commission ordered El-Ladan and another officer, Adebayo Anthony Adebanjo, to proceed on retirement with immediate effect, while Michael Okpara should retire in six months.

The NASC proceeded to appoint Iloba as acting Clerk to the Senate to take over from El-Ladan.