Just In:Senate Approves New Ambassadorial Nominees

The Senate on Thursday, confirmed new three ambassadorial nominees recommended to the upper chamber by President Muhammadu Buhari early this year.

The confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs chaired by its chairman, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, which had earlier screened the nominees.

The nominees, who were confirmed are Mr. Christopher C. Chejina from Delta State, Mr. Bukar Kolo, Yobe State and Mr. M. A. Mabdul from Benue State, respectively.

Presenting the committee’s report, Senator Sunmonu said all the nominees met the criteria to be representatives of the country abroad and therefore recommended their confirmation by the upper legislative chamber.