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The Senate, on Wednesday, postponed the confirmation of Kingsley Udeh as a minister.
The postponement was due to the lack of a necessary security clearance.
This information was shared by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during the plenary session.
Akpabio stated that Udeh’s confirmation could not proceed until the chamber received the required security report regarding the nominee.
“The confirmation of the minister-nominee would have been next on the agenda, but we need the security clearance,” Akpabio informed the Senate.
On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu had requested that the Senate confirm Udeh as a minister.
The request for Udeh's confirmation, who is from Enugu State, was included in a letter read by Akpabio during the plenary session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Kingsley Udeh's confirmation suspended?
Kingsley Udeh's confirmation was suspended due to the absence of a mandatory security clearance.
Who announced the suspension of Udeh's confirmation?
The suspension was announced by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during a plenary session.
What did President Bola Tinubu request regarding Udeh?
President Bola Tinubu requested that the Senate confirm Kingsley Udeh as a minister.
