Senate confirms Fasina as non-career ambassador despite protests

By Henry Umoru

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Abayomi Fasina (Lagos) as a non-career ambassadorial designate.

Fasina’s confirmation followed the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger North).

The report was presented by Senator Simon Lalong (APC, Plateau South).

Presenting the report, Lalong said, “That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the confirmation of the nomination of Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina for appointment as Non-Career Ambassador/High-Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”