President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed former Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muiz Banire, as the chairman of the Governing Board of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).
Also, the president appointed the chairman and 12 commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission.
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, made these known on Tuesday at plenary when he read a letter by the president to seek the approval of the Senate.
In a similar development, the Senate approved former Inspector General of Police, Musiliu Smith, as the chairman of the Police Service Commission.
Smith takes over from Mike Okiro, who was also an Inspector General of Police.
It would be recalled that Buhari appointed Smith in May.
Also appointed into the police commission board are: Clara Ogunbiyi (full-time commissioner), North-East; Lawal Bawa (full-time commissioner), North-West; Mohammed Najatu (member) North-West; Briamoh Austin (member), South-South; Rommy Mom (member), North-Central and Nkemeka Jombo-Ofo (member), South-East.
Saraki, during the approval of the appointments said: “First, let me congratulate the new members of the Police Service Commission and at the same time, commend the quality of the nominees that have been brought forward by Mr. President.
“This gives us hope and encouragement that all our efforts to see that this critical aspect of our security architecture receives the necessary reform. We wish all the members the best of luck in their new role. Before this nomination, they have had a lot of expectations from Nigerians. This is why we ensured that we fast-tracked this nomination.
“A lot of people are expecting that the capacity of the individuals on the Police Service Commission will support the police to carry out the necessary reform that is required, particularly in ensuring that we drive a performance driven police force.”
