President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the senate to confirm
the appointment of Muazu Sambo as minister.
If confirmed by the senate, Sambo, who hails from Taraba
state, will replace Sale Mamman, former minister of power, whom Buhari sacked
in September.
Mamman was sacked alongside Sabo Nanono, former agriculture
minister.
The president’s request seeking the confirmation of Sambo
was in a letter read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan on the floor of the upper
legislative chamber on Tuesday.
Buhari asked the senate to confirm some nominees as resident
electoral commissioners (REC) and national commissioners of the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The nominees are; Mohammed Haruna (national commissioner),
May Agbamuche Mbu (national commissioner), Okeagu Kenneth Nnamdi (national
commissioner) A.B. Alkali (national commissioner) and Rada H. Gumus (national
commissioner).
Other nominees are; Sam Olumeko (national commissioner) and
Olaniyi Olaleye Ijalaye (REC).
The president also asked the senate to confirm nominees to
the National Population Commission (NPC) as commissioners.
The nominees are; Benedict Opong, Gloria Izofor, Patricia O.
Iyayan Kuchi, Bala Haliru (Kebbi) and Iyatayo Oyetunbi.
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