President Muhammadu Buhari has sent in seven names for consideration and approval for reappointment as National Commissioners of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
The names of the seven were contained in a letter addressed to Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and read shortly after the commencement of Tuesday’s plenary.
“Appointment of members of Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC).
“In accordance with the provisions of Section (3) and (7) of the Corrupt Practices and other related offences Act 2000, I write to forward for confirmation to the Senate the under the listed names of seven members of ICPC.
They are Justice Adamu Bello (retd); Katsina (North-west), Hanatu Muhammed, Jigawa (North-west), Mrs Olubukola Balogun, Lagos (South-west).
“Others are Obiora Igwedibia, Anambra (South-east), Abdullahi Saidu, Niger (North-central), Dauda Umar, Nasarawa (North-central) and Grace Chinda, Delta (South-south).
“It is my hope that the distinguished Senate will consider and confirm the appointment in the usual expeditious manner.”