Table of Contents

  1. Senate Approval of Nominees
  2. Committee Report Presentation
  3. Concerns Raised
  4. Addressing the Issue

The Senate has approved a total of 64 nominees appointed for both career and non-career ambassadorial positions after reviewing a report submitted by its Committee on Foreign Affairs.

This endorsement came after the committee’s findings were presented by its chairman, Senator Sani Bello, with lawmakers subsequently adopting the recommendations.

During the discussions, however, Senator Sahabi Yau raised concerns about the lack of any nominees from Zamfara State on the list.

He urged the Senate to formally bring this omission to the President's attention.

In response to the issue, the Senate President acknowledged the observation, noting that the list before the chamber was not comprehensive.

He assured the senators that the matter would be communicated to the President, adding that additional ambassadorial nominees are anticipated and that Zamfara State would not be overlooked in future appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were the ambassadorial nominees approved by the Senate?

The Senate approved the nominees after reviewing a report from the Committee on Foreign Affairs and adopting its recommendations.

What concerns were raised during the deliberations?

Senator Sahabi Yau expressed concern over the absence of nominees from Zamfara State in the approved list.

How did the Senate President address the concerns?

The Senate President acknowledged the concern and assured that the omission would be communicated to the President, emphasizing that more nominees would be considered in the future.