Senate confirms Nnamani, Saro Wiwa’s wife for ICRC

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of former Senate President, Ken Nnamani and Barrister Aminu Diko, as Chairman and Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission respectively.

Though the nominees received a smooth confirmation, some of the senators insisted that the upper chamber should ensure that future nominations complied with the Federal Character principle.

Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, in his contribution said that it was important for the Senate to ensure that Federal Character Principle was at all times adhered to.

He criticised a situation where indigenes of Akwa Ibom State are allegedly skipped in favour of other people from the South- south geo-political zone in appointments.

Senator Ita Enang, (Akwa Ibom North East) noted that Edo State had always had lion share of appointments meant for the zone.

The lawmaker insisted that the trend should be checked to ensure equity and balance in appointments in line with the Federal Character principle.