By Haruna Salami
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Musa Aliyu for appointment as Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
This followed the screening by the Committee of the Whole in the upper chamber Thursday.
Also screened and confirmed were Prof. Gaji Dantata and Saka Suleiman as members of Federal Judicial Service Commission representing Kano and Kwara states.
Their screening and confirmation followed the consideration and approval of a motion by Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) at the Committee of the Whole.
Before their screening and confirmation, Senate suspended its rule to allow the admittance of the nominees and other guest into the chamber.
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Sen. Abdullahi Gumel led the nominees into the chamber.
Thereafter, the nominees gave highlight of their career profiles and professional experiences.
The nominee for ICPC Chairman, Aliyu, who is the current Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in Jigawa state said he has embarked on far-reaching judicial reforms as the Attorney General of Jigawa State since September 2019.
Aliyu said he holds a Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees in Law. He was also named as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria-designate in October 2023.
Aliyu said if confirmed as Chairman of ICPC he will live by example in the investigation and fight against corruption.
He said he would be firm, fair and humble on issues relating to investigation and fight against corruption
Deputy President of Senate, Barau Jibrin, who presided over plenary, in his remarks afternoon their confirmation said their appointment was a call to service.
He urged them not to disappoint Mr. President and Nigerians while urging them to bring in their best to the service of the country.
