President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the names of 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation and approval.
The announcement came through Punch News, which reported that the list was read during the Senate’s Thursday plenary session. According to the report, the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, read Buhari’s letter to the lawmakers during the sitting.
Details Still Emerging
Although full details of the list have not yet been released, more information is expected soon. The nominees include several prominent figures from across the country.
Among them are retired Supreme Court Justice George Oguntade (Lagos), former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, Mrs. Paulen Tallen (Plateau), former House of Representatives member Usman Bugaje (Katsina), and former Deputy Governor of Niger State, Ahmed Ibeto.
Senate to Begin Screening Soon
Meanwhile, the Senate is expected to begin the screening and confirmation process for the nominees in the coming days. This move follows earlier submissions of career ambassadorial lists made by the presidency.
The new appointments are part of Buhari’s ongoing effort to strengthen Nigeria’s foreign representation and ensure that competent individuals represent the country in key diplomatic missions worldwide.
More updates will follow as the Senate deliberates on the nominees and the Buhari provides further clarification on their deployment.
