14th October, 2015
President Muhammadu Buhari has withdrawn the name of one of the ministerial nominees he sent to the Senate for confirmation.
The nominee whose name was withdrawn is Ahmed Isa Ibeto, representing Niger State.
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki announced this on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday.
Saraki said the withdrawal was contained in a letter President Buhari sent to the Senate.
No reason was given for the withdrawal of Ibeto who is currently the deputy governor of Niger state.
The Senate continues screening of the ministerial nominees Wednesday. Ten were cleared after Tuesday’s exercise.
Among the ten nominees to be screened Wednesday are former governors of Lagos, Rivers and Anambra states, Babatunde Fashola, Rotimi Amaechi and Chris Ngige, respectively.