Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has written to the Senate, to confirm the appointment of five commissioners selected to fill vacancies at the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.
The sent to the house dated September 28, 2021, was read during the plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan.
Buhari in the letter explained that the confirmation request was in accordance with the provision of Section 3(6) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.
The nominees for confirmation include; Dr Mojisola Yaya-Kolade, Ekiti (South-West); Mrs Anne Otelafu Odey, Cross River (South-South); Alh. Goni Ali Gujba, Yobe (North-East); Dr Louis Solomon Mandama, Adamawa (North-East); and Senator Anthony O. Agbo, Ebonyi (South-East).
The President also requested in a second letter that the Senate confirm the appointment of Engr. Mohammed Sanni Baba as Federal Commissioner for Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission representing Bauchi State.
According to the President, the request for confirmation was made in accordance with the provision of Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).