Buhari wants Senate to Confirm Prof. Omotayo as NIPSS DG
Abuja- The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari to confirm Professor Ayo C. Omotayo as Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.
The request was contained in a letter seen by Legit.ng and read on Tuesday, November 9, during plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, moments after the chamber resumed plenary from its eighteen working days recess.
Recall that the Senate had adjourned the plenary on October 13, 2020, to enable Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government to defend their respective budget estimates for the year 2022 before the relevant committees of the National Assembly.
Source: UGC
President Buhari in the letter sought the confirmation of Professor Ayo Omotayo as Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in accordance with Section 5(2) of the NIPSS Act 2004.
The letter was titled: Request for confirmation of the appointment of Prof. Ayo C. Omotayo Ph.D. as Director-General, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).
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It reads:
“In accordance with the provision of Section 5 subsection 2 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Act 2004, I write to present for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Prof. Ayo C. Omotayo as Director-General, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).
“The nominee’s CV is attached herewith.
“It is my hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee in the usual expeditious manner.”
Signed:
Ezrel TABIOWO FIMC, CMC, FCP, Fsca
Special Assistant (Press)
to President of the Senate
Tuesday, November 9, 2021.
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