Nigerian President, Muhammadu
Buhari has written to the Senate seeking approval to appoint 15 Special
Advisers.
This came as indications emerged, yesterday, that the
President is likely to head the Ministry of Petroleum Resources in the emerging
cabinet, rather than trust anyone else with the source of most of Nigeria’s
revenue, his associates said.
Buhari, in the letter which was his first to the Senate after
his inauguration, explained that the request was in line with Section 151 (2-3)
of the 1999 Constitution as amended.
The letter, which was signed by Buhari and addressed to the
Senate President, David Mark and read at the plenary, explained that the 15
Special Advisers would help him carry out his constitutional roles as the
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The letter stated: “Pursuant to the provision of Section 151
(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended)
which confers on me to appoint Special Advisers to assist me in the performance
of my functions.
“I write to request for your kind consideration and approval
of the distinguished members of the Senate of the Federal Republic to appoint
Fifteen (15) Advisers as prescribed in Section 151 (2-3) of the Constitution of
the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).”
Meanwhile, the Senate has congratulated President Buhari and
the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo for their inauguration, saying the Red
Chamber will identify with their administration for the interest of the
citizenry.
Commenting on the motion sponsored by the Senate Leader,
Victor Ndoma-Egba and co-sponsored by other Senators, Senate President Mark
also commended Nigerians for accepting the outcome of the general elections
that ushered new leadership.
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