Nigerian Senate confirms Sani Ndanusa as ambassador
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Sani Ndanusa, a former sports minister, as a non-career ambassador. The decision followed a review of his record by the Foreign Affairs Committee, which found his experience and qualifications suitable, Punch reports.
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday 20 October confirmed the appointment of Sani Ndanusa, a former sports minister, as a non-career ambassador and Nigeria’s high commissioner-designate. Senators approved his candidacy after considering the report of the Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Sani Bello, according to Punch.
Sani Bello said Ndanusa had the qualifications, experience and knowledge of diplomacy required for the role. The Senate then approved the appointment in plenary session, before its president, Godswill Akpabio, congratulated the diplomat-designate.
Sani Ndanusa served as Nigeria’s sports minister from December 2008 to March 2010. A registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, he is also a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management, according to Punch.
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