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Senate Confirms 3 Policy Committee Nominees, 2 CBN Deputy Govs
Ahead of the meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee ( MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN) , slated for April 3rd , 2018, the senate yesterday expeditiously confirmed appointments of three nominees for the MPC membership and two CBN Deputy Governorship nominees.
In ensuring quorum for the slated MPC meeting, the Senate after confirmation of appointments of the nominees, adjourned for 10minutes and resumed fresh plenary for adoption of votes and proceedings containing the confirmations for onward transmission to the President .
The Senate had penultimate week resolved to screen the four nominees forwarded to it by President Muhammadu Buhari for the MPC positions and two others for the CBN Deputy Governorship positions for the needed quorum having failed to hold on account of lack of quorum in January and this month.
The Screening carried out on Monday by the Senate Committee on Banking , Insurance and other Financial Institutions led to the confirmation of Professor Adeola Festus Adenikinju, Dr Aliyu Rafindadi Sanusi and Dr Robert Chikwendu Asogua as MPC members .
Also confirmed as recommended by the reports presented by the Chairman of the committee, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim, were Mrs Aisha Ahmad and Mr Edward Lametek Adamu as CBN Deputy Governors .
The Senate however as recommended by the committee, rejected the confirmation of Dr Asheikh Maidugu as one of the nominees for MPC membership for not demonstrating independent mindedness during his screening.
The committee in the report rejecting Maidugu said : ” The nominee was interviewed by the committee and he responded to the questions asked by the members but the committee was dissatisfied with his response to the independence required for each member of the MPC.
“The committee is particularly concerned that a regular civil servant laddened with bureaucracy and red – tapism may not be independent in his judgement on each crucial decision of the MPC that affect directly the whole economy “
The Chairman of the committee explained that the confirmation of the nominees, will give the needed quorum for the slated MPC meeting on the 3rd of next month.
According to him, the quorum for the meeting is 6 which must comprise the CBN Governor, two deputy governors and at least three MPC members .
“What the Senate has done with the screening and confirmation of these nominees , is to give life to Nigerian economy through sound monetary policies from MPC that had not been meeting since last year for lack of quorum .
“The fourth nominee for the MPC membership rejected by the senate is a civil servant with bureaucratic and red- tapism disposition unlike the three confirmed ones who are university dons that are 100% independent minded”, he said .
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki in his remarks, thanked the Committee for a job well done amd commend the entire senators for the cooperation given in adopting the report expeditiously.
“We promised the country last week that within a week we would carry out this confirmation and we have done this.”, he said .
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The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The notice was presented yesterday during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action follows Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dala said the allegations stem from Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government (2023–2024) and his current role as deputy governor. He accused the deputy governor of diverting funds meant for the 44 local government councils.
According to the majority leader, Abdussalam allegedly received N1.5 million monthly from each council between June 2023 and January 2024, totaling N462 million. Between February and July 2024, he allegedly collected N3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of special assignments, amounting to N726 million.
Dala also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office, claiming he facilitated payments of N10 million from each council to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, totaling N440 million, in violation of state procurement laws.
“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and undermines public trust,” Dala told lawmakers, adding that the allegations amount to gross misconduct under the Constitution.
The impeachment notice was reportedly endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional threshold to proceed. The Speaker has acknowledged receipt, and the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor.
If approved, a panel may be constituted by the state Chief Judge to investigate the claims.
As of filing, Abdussalam had yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a seven-member committee on the establishment of state police, giving it four weeks to submit its report.
The inauguration was held during his maiden conference with senior police officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Charging members of the panel to discharge their duties with professionalism and objectivity, Disu described the assignment as “both significant and timely,” noting that it would shape the framework through which state policing may operate in Nigeria.
“In carrying out this assignment, your deliberations must be guided by professionalism, objectivity, and a clear appreciation of the unique complexities of policing a diverse nation such as our own,” the IGP said.
He stated that if properly designed and effectively implemented, state policing holds significant potential benefits for the country.
“By bringing law enforcement closer to communities, state police institutions can deepen local knowledge of security dynamics and enable quicker and more targeted responses to emerging threats,” he added.
The committee is expected to review existing policing models within and outside Nigeria, assess community security needs and emerging risks, and propose an operational framework for the establishment and coordination of state police structures.
It will also address issues relating to recruitment, training, standards and resource allocation, as well as develop accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure professionalism and public trust.
The panel is chaired by Olu Ogunsakin, with Bode Ojajuni as secretary. Other members are Emmanuel Ojukwu, Okebechi Agora, Suleyman Gulma, Ikechukwu Okafor and Tolulope Ipinmisho.
Disu said the committee had about four weeks to conclude its assignment and submit a comprehensive report.
The move marks one of the first major steps taken by the new police chief since his appointment and confirmation a few days ago.
The development comes amid rising security concerns across the country, with several stakeholders advocating state policing as part of measures to tackle insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier asked the National Assembly to commence the process of amending relevant laws to pave the way for the creation of state police.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Disu took the oath of office at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
The President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
The ceremonies were witnessed by ministers, senior government officials and family members of the appointees.
The council meeting began shortly after the swearing-in.
In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs EsthMrs.Walson-Jack.
Disu was appointed acting IGP on February 25, 2026, by President Tinubu, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
His appointment was subsequently endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).
The former Assistant Inspector-General of Police assumed office last Wednesday.
He previously served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, after his promotion to the rank last year.
A former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Disu has pledged to deliver accountable, modern and professional policing.
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