The Nigerian Senate has swiftly approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to appoint 20 Special Advisers. The request was presented in a letter read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan during Tuesday’s plenary session.
Although the President’s letter did not include the names of the individuals to be appointed as Special Advisers, the Senate promptly granted approval upon its reading.
Lawan emphasized the urgency for the President to have his team in place, stating “Because there is no name for special advisers, we will just approve it from here, We feel that this is something of utmost urgency.”
This request follows President Tinubu’s recent announcements regarding key appointments in his administration, such as appointing Femi Gbajabiamila, the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, as his Chief of Staff, and George Akume, former Minister of Special Duties, as the Secretary of the Government of the Federation. Furthermore, the 9th Senate is scheduled to hold its valedictory session on Thursday, June 8th, 2023.
Meanwhile, in a significant directive, President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has instructed the country’s security and intelligence agencies to prioritize the exchange of information and intelligence among themselves. He emphasized that withholding such resources could impede the ongoing fight against terrorism. The President delivered these instructions during his visit to the newly established Office of the National Security Adviser and the facilities at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja.
While acknowledging the commendable efforts made in countering terrorism and the presence of state-of-the-art facilities at these locations, President Tinubu underscored the vital importance of supporting these efforts with knowledge. He emphasized that his administration recognized the paramount significance of security in achieving economic revival, prosperity, and overall development.