Buhari Seeks Senate Approval To Appoint 15 Special Advisers

In his first correspondence to the National Assembly, President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking approval from the Senate to appoint 15 advisers.

President Mohammadu Buhari

15 candidatures of Muhammadu Buhari’s advisers needed to be approved by the National Assembly. The President of Nigeria has sent the letter to the Senate seeking their approval. It was read by the Senate president, David Mark, on Tuesday. It was Buhari’s first letter addressing the National Assembly since his entry into the presidential office.

Still, the candidatures of those who earned Muhammadu Buhari’s confidence to become his advisers haven’t been announced yet to the general public.

The candidates to form Buhari’s cabinet yet to be revealed as well.

Malam Garba Shehu, the spokesperson of the President Muhammadu Buhari has asked for the understanding of the public as the President needs time to appoint his cabinet.

The spokesman said Buhari must be left alone and given adequate time to choose members of his cabinet.