Nigeria: Senate Queries SGF, Minister Over Lopsided Appointment of Ambassadors

The Senate on Wednesday invited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,(SGF) ‎Babachir David Lawal, and the Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyema, to appear before it to explain the lopsidedness in the nomination of the 47 ambassadors just sent to the Upper chamber by the President.

Adopting a motion sponsored by Senator Joshua Dariye (PDP, Plateau State), the Senate noted that the series of complaints that greeted the nomination were becoming embarrassing.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.