LunagisthubSenate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees Amidst Concerns Over State Representation
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed 64 nominees for career and non-career ambassadorial positions, following a thorough review by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The confirmation came after the committee, chaired by Senator Sani Bello, presented its report to the Senate .
During the session, Senator Sahabi Yau raised concerns about the absence of any nominee from Zamfara State on the list. The Senate President acknowledged the omission, explaining that the current list was not exhaustive and that additional ambassadorial nominations are expected. He assured lawmakers that Zamfara State would not be excluded from future nominations .
President Bola Tinubu had forwarded a request for the confirmation of 65 ambassadorial nominees, comprising 34 career ambassadors and 31 non-career ambassadors and high commissioners. The Senate’s confirmation of 64 nominees brings the country one step closer to filling its diplomatic positions abroad .
The confirmation of these ambassadorial nominees is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic relations with other countries and promote the country’s interests abroad. The Senate’s assurance that additional nominations are forthcoming provides hope for states that were not represented on the current list .
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