Senate begins screening for ambassadorial nominees, clears Reno Omokri, Fani-Kayode, Mahmood Yakubu
The senate committee on foreign affairs on Thursday, commenced the screening of non-career ambassadorial nominees sent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Among those who appeared before the committee were former presidential aide; Reno Omokri, former aviation minister; Femi Fani‑Kayode, former Enugu state governor; Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and the immediate past chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC); Yakubu Mahmood.
It was gathered that the nominees were scrutinised on their knowledge of Nigeria’s foreign policy, bilateral relations, and strategies for advancing the country’s diplomatic and economic interests.
The exercise is intended to ensure that only qualified candidates with a clear understanding of Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities and strategic interests are appointed to represent the country abroad.
The committee, chaired by Abubakar Sani Bello, (Niger north) is expected to complete its work and submit a report to the senate for final consideration and confirmation of the nominees.
Tinubu had urged the senate to “expeditiously” clear the ambassadorial list in line with the constitutional mandate.
Source: TheCable
