President Bola Tinubu has sent the name of Professor Abayomi Fashina to the Senate for confirmation as a non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on Wednesday.
In the letter, Tinubu said the nomination was made in line with constitutional provisions guiding such appointments and urged the upper legislative chamber to consider the request without delay.
“In accordance with the provisions of section 121, subsections 2, 3, and 4 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate the nomination of Professor Abayomi Sunday-Fashina as non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate.
“Whilst I hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the nominee expeditiously, please accept distinguished Senate President and distinguished senators, the assurances of my highest consideration,” the letter read.