The Senate has rejected the nominations of former Speaker of Kwara State, Pastor Ezekiel Benjamin and Mr Saidu Abubakar as Non-executive Commissioners of the National Communications Commission (NCC).
The Upper Chamber however confirmed Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye as Chairman of the NCC Governing Board, Mr Sunday Dare as Executive Commissioner, Mr Ifeanyi Ararume as Non-executive Commissioner as well as Mr Clement Omeiza Baiye and Mr Okoi Obla as Non-Executive Commissioners.
Presenting the report, the Chairman Senate Committee on Communication Sen. Gilbert Nnaji explained why the committee is recommending that Mr Saidu Abubakar and Pastor Ezekiel Benjamin should not be confirmed as Non-executive Commissioners of the NCC.
