Information made available newsmen and published in various social and news media reveal that President Muhammadu has nominated retired Service Chiefs as non career ambassadors.
Theis names were earlier today, forwarded to the Senate for confirmation.
They include:
- Lt Gen Tukur Y. Buratai (Rtd), Former Chief of Army Staff
- Gen Abayomi G. Olonisakin (Rtd), Former Chief of Defence Staff
- Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), Former Chief of Naval Staff
- Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (Rtd)’ Former Chief of Air Staff
- Air Vice Marshal Mohammed S. Usman (Rtd), Chief of Defence Intelligence
State House press release:
“In a letter to Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, President of the Senate, the President said: “In accordance with section 171 (1), (2) (c) & sub-section (4) of 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, I have the honour to forward for confirmation by the Senate, the under-listed five (5) names of nominees as Non-Career Ambassadors-Designate.”
The nominees are: Gen Abayomi G. Olonisakin (Rtd), Lt Gen Tukur Y. Buratai (Rtd), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar (Rtd), and Air Vice Marshal Mohammed S. Usman (Rtd).
The President urged the Senate to give expeditious consideration to the nominations.
Public reactions:
Arc. SunnySizzle@architectsunepa·Just to make the ex service chiefs not to be arrested by @IntlCrimCourt, @MBuhari and cabal immediately designated them as non career ambassadors. @UKinNigeria@USinNigeria@AusHCAbuja if these murderers and criminals are allowed in your country or any nation, arrest them”
Ichie! #Anaedo! 9ja@codshalom77·@NGRPresidentI guess this is part of the retirement benefits of the officers!… They’ve not even been pulled out by their peers Oga is already rushing to appoint them ambassadors so they can take off !”
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