21st December, 2021
By Naomi Sharang
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Mu’azu Sambo from Taraba as Minister and member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
His appointment was confirmed on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, after a brief screening.
President Muhammadu Buhari had in a letter dated Dec. 8, requested the Upper Chamber to confirm his appointment as a Minister of Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In the letter, Buhari explained that the request was made following Section 147(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
During the screening, Sambo said he knew the problem stalling the commencement of the Mambila Power Project and assured of making a difference in a short while if posted to the power ministry.
Sambo who has about 35 years of working experience in the insurance, banking and maritime sectors, said he has the requisite experience to help fix the country’s infrastructure deficit.
“With my experience in my 35 years in service which spanned different fields, I will help Mr President in his drive to fix the infrastructure deficit in the country,’’ he said.
However, he lamented that Mambila Power Project had yet to take off despite being on the drawing board since the First Republic.
NAN