The name of former Inspector General of Police, Musiliu Smith, has been forwarded to the Senate for approval as the chairman of the Police Service Commission, PSC.
This was made known on Thursday by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, when he read the letter to that effect at the plenary.
The letter was sent to the Senate by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The names of other members of the committee were also sent to the Senate.
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They are: Justice Clara Ogunbiyi (full-time commissioner, North East); Lawal Bawa A.I.G. Rt, CON (full-time commissioner, North West); Mohammed Najatu (Member, North West); Braimoh Austin (Member, South South); Barr. Rommy Mom (Member, North Central) and Dr. Nkemka Jombo-Ofo (Member, South East).
The letter reads in part: “While thanking immensely, in anticipation of the early consideration and confirmation of the above appointments by the distinguished senators, please accept, Mr Senate President, the assurance of my highest consideration.”
