Senate approves 20 Special Advisers for Tinubu

The Nigerian Senate has given approval for the appointment of 20 special advisers, following a letter from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The announcement came after Senate President Ahmed Lawan read out the letter during a session. In addition to the appointments, the Senate also passed several bills, including the Physically Challenged (Empowerment) Act, 2023, and the Control of Small Arms and Light Weight Weapons Bill, 2023.

In an internet update, the letter stated, Senate President Ahmad Lawan read a letter from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, on the appointment of 20 Special Advisers.

“Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir moves that the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President C-in-C for the approval of the Senate to appoint 20 Special Advisers.

“Senate Minority Leader seconds.

“The request of Mr. President C-in-C is approved!