Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for Fresh Ambassadorial Appointment

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm Professor Abayomi Fashina as a non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate.

This was contained in a letter read during Wednesday plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

President Tinubu, in the letter said the nomination was made in line with constitutional provisions guiding such appointments and urged the upper legislative chamber to consider the request without delay.

“In accordance with the provisions of section 121, subsections 2, 3, and 4 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate the nomination of Professor Abayomi Sunday-Fashina as non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate.

“Whilst I hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee expeditiously, please accept distinguished Senate President and distinguished senators, the assurances of my highest consideration,” the letter read.