Categories: Local

Senate Confirms Nababa’s Appointment As CG Nigerian Correctional Service

Senate President Ahmed Lawan

 

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Haliru Nababa as the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service.

This was announced in a Tweet by the Nigeria Senate. “The Nomination of Haliru Nababa is CONFIRMED as Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service,” the tweet read.

 

Nababa was confirmed following the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Interior which screened him under the Chairmanship of Senator Kashim Shettima.

In his presentation, Senator Kashim Shettima said the Committee found the nominee suitable for the position, and no petition was received against him.

“The Nominee possesses the educational qualification for the position; the nominee is not affiliated to any political party, the nominee is within the age bracket for the recommendation,” Senator Shettima told the House.

This motion was seconded by Senator Abba Moro.

The President’s letter seeking Nababa’s confirmation was also read at plenary then by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan.

Ronke Sanya Idowu

Disqus Comments Loading...
Share
Published by
Ronke Sanya Idowu

Recent Posts

Navy Discovers Illegal Fuel Depot In Lagos, Arrests Five Suspects

The total products discovered is about 65,000 litres of AGO which is estimated to be…

6 hours ago

NSCDC Arrests Five For Rustling, Recover 48 Cattle In Niger

The arrest was made with support from Nigeria Hunters Association in Niger State.

6 hours ago

Court Detains Suspected Nigerian ISIS Member For 60 Days

Justice Ekwo gave the order following a motion ex-parte filed by the Department of State…

7 hours ago

South Africa’s Parliament Speaker Resigns Over Graft Probe

Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting hefty amounts in bribes from a former military contractor during…

7 hours ago

Kaduna Govt Refutes Claims Of New Multi-Million Dollar Foreign Loan

The state's Commissioner of Finance said the claims are from some mischievous people aiming to…

7 hours ago

Governor Otu Denies Taking Fresh Loans

The Governor's reaction follows the figures presented on the spreadsheet of the Debt Management Office…

7 hours ago