Acting President Goodluck Jonathan has written to the Senate seeking approval to appoint five new special advisers.

He however did not mention the names of the appointees in the letter he addressed to the Senate President David Mark.

Jonathan said in the letter, "Following my recent appointment as the Acting President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the responsibilities of my office have increased tremendously. In order to cope effectively, I would require to appoint Five (5) Special Advisers."

Senate is expected to approve the request at its plenary session today.