Meanwhile, Buhari, yesterday, requested the Senate to confirm the names of seven new members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
The names of the nominees were contained in a letter read on the floor of the Red Chamber by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, includes Justice Adamu Bello (rtd) from Katsina State to represent North-West; Hannatu Muhammed from Jigawa State to represent North- West; Mrs Olubukola Balogun from Lagos State to represent South West.
Other members, according to the letter, are Barr. Obiora Samuel Igwedibia from Anambra State to represent South-East; Dr. Abdullahi Maikano Sadu from Niger State to represent North- Central; Prince Dauda Yahaya Umar from Nasarawa State to represent North-Central and Dr. Grace Nkechinyere Chida from Delta State to represent South-South.
Buhari, in his letter, said that the nominees’ appointment was in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 (3) and 7 of the Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act 2000.
He urged the Senate to expedite action on the screening and confirmation of the nominees.
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