By Uche Mbah
The Senate Tuesday confirmed the seven National Commissioners of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for reappointment. This was a response to the list submitted by the Presidency.
In a letter to the Senate requesting for the Senate confirmation,
President Muhammadu Buhari urged the Senate to consider and approve the seven nominees for reappointment. The President cited section 3(3) and 7 of the corrupt practices and other related acts 2000.
The letter was read in Plenary Tuesday by Senate President Ahmed Lawan, debated on and confirmed.
Part of the letter reads: “In accordance with Section 3(3) and (7) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000, I write to forward for confirmation by the Senate the under-listed names of seven (7) persons for reappointment as members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).”
He then listed the names of the National Commissioners of the ICPC confirmation for reappointment as Justice Adamu Bello (rtd) from Katsina State representing North West, Hannatu Mohammed (Jigawa state) representing North East, Mrs. Olubukola Balogun (rtd) from Lagos State representing South West and Dr. Grace Nkechiyere Chinda from Delta State representing South-South.
Others are Barr. Obiora Samuel Igwedibia from Anambra state representing South East, Abdullahi Maikano from Niger state representing North Central and Prince Dauda Yahaya Umar from Nasarawa state representing North Central.
Earlier, the Senate had refered the letter to the Committee on anti corruption and Financial Crimes.
The confirmation of the seven nominees followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes. After due consideration, the
Chairman of the Committee, Senator Suleiman Abdu Kwari (APC – Kaduna North) recommended the approval of the nominees the the Plenary.
Senate President put the approval to vote.
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