President Buhari writes the Senate over confirmation of the appointment for seven members of the 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
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, wrote the Senate seeking the confirmation of the appointment of seven members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC).
The letter was addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and read at the commencement of plenary.
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The letter reads: “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 underlisted name of seven members of ICPC.
They are Justice Adamu Bello (retd); Katsina (North-West), Hanatu Muhammed, Jigawa (North-West), 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.”
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