The All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta Chapter, says the appointment of Dr Ayibatonye Timi to the South South Development Commission is a testament to his deep-rooted commitment to public service.

This is contained in a goodwill message by the State Chairman of the party, Chief Omeni Sobotie, on Saturday.

President Bola Tinubu had, in a letter to the Senate on Thursday, sought confirmation of the appointees to the boards of the North-Central, South-West and South-South Development Commissions.

Timi was named among those to spearhead the development commissions.

Sobotie, while reacting to the development, said that Timi’s appointment by Tinubu as Executive Director, Corporate Services of South South Development Commission was well-deserved.

He also said that the appointment was not only a recognition of his illustrious career as an accomplished lawyer, seasoned technocrat and visionary politician, but a testament to his deep-rooted commitment to public service and development of the zone.

“With an impressive array of credentials and a solid track record of excellence and service delivery, Dr Ayibatonye Timi will no doubt bring a wealth of experience and dynamic leadership to this strategic position.

“Timi, a former Chairman of Delta House of Assembly Commission, Member of Delta House of Assembly, Commissioner for Special Duties and most recently, Deputy Director, Media and Publicity of APC Campaign Organisation (2022–2023), has consistently demonstrated competence, loyalty and capacity to deliver results under pressure,” he said.

The APC state chairman expressed confidence that Timi’s wealth of experience and unwavering dedication would be invaluable in driving the core mandate of the commission, aligning seamlessly with the vision and objectives of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

According to him, the appointment also signalled a brighter future for the South South zone, particularly in delivering tangible development and corporate efficiency.

While commending the president for the ‘wise and strategic appointment’, he assured the appointee of the full support of the party, as he assumes office for the national assignment.

“Once again, congratulations to a worthy son of Delta and a proud ambassador of our party,” Sobotie added.