The RMAFC Chairman revealed this on Thursday in an interview on a Channels Television programme: “Sunrise Daily.”
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The President, in a condolence message by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, on Friday in Abuja also commiserated with the Board and members of the Commission on the passing of Abari, ”who was a staunch supporter of this administration.”
This followed the conduct of two primaries by the party on Thursday, with both holding in the state capital, Abakaliki.
Elias Mbam, Chairman RMAFC, said this when he visited Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The States spoke at a one-day North Central Zonal Public Hearing on the review of the current Revenue Allocation Formula.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor stated this while playing host to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, led by the Chairman, Fiscal Efficiency and Budget Committee, Alhaji Adamu Shettima Yuguda, at the Government House, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The declaration was made in Lagos on Tuesday by the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Engr. Elias Mbam.
Abiodun, who was represented by his Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Dapo Okubadejo, canvassed the position in Lagos while speaking at the South West Zonal Public Hearing on Review of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.
The Senator made the appeal while speaking on Order 43 of the Senate at plenary on Tuesday in Abuja.
The development was sequel to a letter from RMAFC to a request by Governor Willie Obiano for due share of revenue accruing to the nation from oil and gas production activities in Anambra State.
Mbam disclosed this on Saturday at Amagu community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State at the 7th Ofala festival and 30th anniversary of the coronation of the traditional ruler, Ezeogo Dominic Aloh, Erima-Ogwudu III of Amagu Kingdom.
The President, in a condolence message by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Saturday, also commiserated with the Chairman and members of the Commission on the demise of the Federal Commissioner
Chief Elias Mbam, the chairman of the Commission, said this during its budget defence before the House of Representatives Committee on Finance on Wednesday in Abuja.
Elias Mbam, the Chairman of RMAFC, gave the commendation in a statement to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence.
The Chairman of the Commission, Elias Mbam, stated this during a courtesy visit to the acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mohammed Umar.
The Chairman of the Commission, Engr. Elias Mbam made the call while receiving an Annual States Viability Index from the Editor-in-Chief of the Economic Confidential, Yushau A. Shuaib, in his office on Friday.
The President also swore in six Federal Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, including Gboyega Oladele, from Osun State.
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mohammad Shehu as Secretary, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, for an initial term of five years with effect from March 19.
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has stressed the need for the development of the solid minerals sector to boost revenue generation to the Federation Account.
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission says state governments are right to demand for a review of the revenue sharing formula of the Federation Account.