President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to confirm the names of seven new members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
The names of the nominees were contained in a letter read on the floor of the Red Chamber by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday.
The nominees are: Justice Adamu Bello (rtd) from Katsina State to represent North-West; Hannatu Muhammed from Jigawa State to represent North- West; Mrs Olubukola Balogun from Lagos State to represent South West.
Others are Barr. Obiora Samuel Igwedibia from Anambra State to represent South-East; Dr. Abdullahi Maikano Sadu from Niger State to represent North- Central; Prince Dauda Yahaya Umar from Nasarawa State to represent North-Central and Dr. Grace Nkechinyere Chida from Delta State to represent South-South.
Buhari, in his letter, said that the nominees’ appointment was in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 (3) and 7 of the Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Act 2000.
He urged the Senate to expedite action on the screening and confirmation of the nominees.
