Former Inspector-General of Police, Musliu Smith. [Photo credit: TheGueardian]
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to
confirm former Inspector-General of Police, Musliu Smith, as the
chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).
He also sought the confirmation of Clara Ogunbiyi and
former Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Lawal Bawa, as full-time
commissioners of the PSC. Four other members of the commission were also
nominated.
Mr Buhari’s request on Mr Smith and other members was
contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki,
shortly after the plenary started on Thursday.
“In compliance with the provisions of section 153 (1) and
154(1) of the 1999 constitution of the Federral Republic of Nigeria, as
amended, I write to forward for confirmation by the senate the
underlisted names as the chairman and members of Police Service
Commission (PSC). I attach here, with their CVs.
1. Musliu Smith CFR (chairman, South West)
2. Justice Clara Ogunbiyi (Full-time commissioner, North East)
3. Lawal Bawa AIG Rt, CON (Full-time commissioner, North West)
4. Mohammed Najatu (Member, North West)
5. Braimoh Austin (Member, South South)
6. Barr. Rommy Mom (Member, North Central)
7. Dr Nkemka Jombo-Ofo (Member, South East)
“While thanking immensely, in anticipation of the early
consideration and confirmation of the above appointments by the
distinguished senators, please accept, Mr Senate president, the
assurance of my highest consideration,” the letter read.
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