The Senate has confirmed the nomination of former Minister of Sports, Engineer Sani Mohammed Ndanusa, as a non-career ambassador/excessive commissioner-designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The affirmation adopted the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs throughout plenary on Tuesday.
Presenting the committee’s report, Senator Sani Abubakar Bello, representing Niger North Senatorial District, mentioned the committee was glad with Ndanusa’s {qualifications}, skilled expertise, character and information of diplomacy after screening the nominee.
“We have thoroughly screened the nominee, and we are satisfied with his qualifications, exposure, conduct, character and experience,” Bello mentioned.
“The nominee has a wide and in-depth knowledge of diplomacy.”
Bello subsequently advisable that the Senate verify Ndanusa’s nomination for appointment as a non-career ambassador/excessive commissioner-designate.
Supporting the nomination, Senate Chief Whip and senator representing Borno North, Tahir Monguno, described Ndanusa as eminently certified for the place, citing his instructional background and contributions to public service.
“I have carefully perused the résumé of the nominee with regard to his educational background and contributions to society in public service,” Monguno mentioned.
“He is eminently qualified for that position, and he is a square peg in a square hole.”
Monguno subsequently moved a movement for the Senate to resolve into the Committee of the Whole to think about the committee’s report.
The movement was put to a voice vote by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and adopted, paving the best way for the affirmation of the nominee.
Congratulating Ndanusa after the affirmation, Akpabio expressed confidence in his capacity to discharge the obligations of his new project successfully.
“Let me use this opportunity to congratulate Engr. Ndanusa. I wish him well in his current assignment, and I hope that God will grant him more wisdom to do as he has done in other engagements,” the Senate president mentioned.
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