President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the name of former Kebbi State Governor, Usman Dakingari, to the Senate for confirmation as an ambassador, barely two weeks after his earlier nomination was withdrawn amid controversy.
The nomination was conveyed in a letter read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
In the letter, the President said the appointment was made pursuant to the provisions of Section 171, subsections (1), (2)(c) and (4) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Tinubu urged the upper chamber to give the nomination expeditious consideration, while assuring the Senate President of his highest regards.
The letter read, “Distinguished Senate President, request for the confirmation of a career ambassador. I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Usman Dakingari as career ambassador.
“Whilst I hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee expeditiously, please accept the assurances of my highest constitution.”
After the letter was read, Akpabio referred the nomination to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for screening, directing the panel to report back to the chamber within one week.
