Tinubu renominates ex-Kebbi Governor Dakingari as Ambassador

President Bola Tinubu has renominated former Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Dakingari, for appointment as a career ambassador.

The fresh nomination comes barely two weeks after Dakingari’s name was earlier forwarded to the Senate and subsequently withdrawn amid controversy.

President Tinubu’s new request was read on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, during plenary.

In the letter, the President stated that the nomination was made in accordance with the provisions of Section 171, subsections (1), (2)(c) and (4) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). He urged the upper legislative chamber to accord the request expeditious consideration.

The letter read in part:

> “Distinguished Senate President, request for the confirmation of a career ambassador. I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Usman Dakingari as career ambassador.

> “Whilst I hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee expeditiously, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.”

Following the reading of the letter, Senator Akpabio referred the nomination to the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs for screening, directing the committee to submit its report to the chamber within one week.