Buhari Seeks Approval Of 15 Advisers

Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s president has requested the approval of the Nigerian Senate on his appointment of 15 special advisers to assist him in the performance of his duties in the next level administration.

Naija News understands that Buhari made the latest request after seeking the approval of the nomination of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad as chief justice of Nigeria.

“Pursuant to provision of Section 151 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) which confers to the president powers to appoint special advisers to assist him in the performance of his functions, I write to request the kind consideration of the distinguished Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to appoint 15 special advisers.

“While hoping that this request will receive the usual expeditious consideration of the distinguished Senate, please accept, Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration,” he said.