BREAKING: Buhari sends 16-man list to Senate for appointment into NHRC

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a 16-man list to the Senate as nominees to be confirmed for appointment as chairman and members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

This was contained in an executive communication by President Buhari which was first read by President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday on the floor of the Senate.

However, on Wednesday, Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi moved that the Senate do consider the request of Buhari on the confirmation of the nominations for appointment as Chairman and Members of the NHRC in accordance with the provisions of section 2(3) of the National Human Rights Commission Act (as amended). The move was seconded by Senate Minority Leader.

See list of nominations for appointment as Chairman and Members of the NHRC below:

1. Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman – Chairman
2. Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, Mni – Member
3. Amb. Umar Zainab Salisu – Member
4. Mrs. Dafe T. Adesida – Member
5. Joseph Onyemaechi Mmamel – Member
6. Ahmad Abubakar Fingilla. – Member
7. Kemi Asiwaju-Okeyonda – Member
8. Abubakar Muhammed – Member
9. Femi Okewo – Member
10. Sunny Daniel – Member
11. Barrister Agabaidu Chukwuemeka Jideani – Member
12. Mrs. Nella Andem-Rabana, SAN – Member
13. Azubuike Nwakwenta – Member
14. Jamila Isah – Member
15. Mrs. Idayat Omolara Hassan – Member
16. Prof. Anthony Ojukwu – Member

The request of President Buhari was thereafter referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to report back within two weeks.