President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Mr. Stepphen Ikani Ocheni (Kogi State) and Suleiman Hassan (Gombe State) for consideration and confirmation as ministers.
Senate President Bukola Saraki read President Buhari’s letter nominating Ocheni and Hassan yesterday on the floor of the Senate.
Ocheni, if confirmed, will replace the late James Ocholi, who died in an accident on May 6, 2016. Hassan, if also confirmed, will replace Amina Mohammed, who is now working in the United Nations (UN) as Deputy Secretary General.
Hassan is one of the 47 non-career ambassadorial nominees confirmed by the Senate last week. Saraki read the nomination letter to inform the chamber.
It will be captured in the Senate Order Paper before it will be referred to the relevant Senate Committee or considered in the committee of the whole.
The President’s letter read in part: “In accordance with section 147 (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, I have the honour to forward the under listed ministerial nominees for confirmation of the Senate.
“1. Stephen Nkani Ocheni (professor) Kogi State; 2. Suleiman Zarma Hassan (Gombe State.)
“Copies of their curriculum vitae attached herewith.”
