Buhari Seeks Senate's Approval to Appoint 15 Advisers

Firstclass newsline gathered that President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday
sought the Senate's nod to appoint 15 special advisers, in accordance
with Section 151(1) of the constitution.
Buhari, in his first letter to Senate President, David Mark, urged the
lawmakers to treat his request with dispatch.
The letter reads: "Pursuant to the provisions of Section 151(1) of the
1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended),
which confers on me the power to appoint special advisers to assist me
in the performance of my functions, I write to request for your kind
consideration and approval of the distinguished members of the Senate
of the Federal Republic to appoint 15 special advisers as prescribed
in Section 151(2-3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria (as amended).
"While trusting that this exercise will receive the traditional prompt
attention of the Senate, please accept, Mr. President, the assurance
of my highest consideration."
Also yesterday, the Senate congratulated Buhari and the
Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo on their assumption of office, just as
it expressed satisfaction with the successful handover of government
on May 29.
The Senate in a motion moved by its Majority Leader, Victor
Ndoma-Egba, said it identified with the government of Buhari in its
assignment to meet the yearnings of the people of Nigeria and
simultaneously reposition it for a greater country in all spheres of
socio-political and economic life.
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