Buhari seeks Senate’s confirmation of ex-I-G Arase as Chairman PSC


Abuja ------------  President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate seeking the confirmation of the appointment of the former Inspector-General, of Police, IGP,  Solomon Arase, as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, PSC.

Buharis request was contained in a letter titled, "Confirmation of Appointment of Chairman of Police Service Commission,” addressed to the Senate  President, Ahmad Lawan and read during plenary on Tuesday.

The letter read:”In accordance with the provision of Section 154(1) of 1999. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), I write to forward for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Solomon Arase (retd) Inspector-General of Police, as Chairman, Police Service Commission.

“It is my hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the appointment in the usual expeditious manner”