Despite protests, Senate confirms ex-FUOYE VC Fasina as non-career ambassador

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE, Professor Abayomi Fasina, arsenic a non-career ambassadorial designate.

This followed the information of the study of the Senate Committee connected Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello.

The study was presented by Senator Simon Lalong.

While presenting the report, Lalong said the Senate received and considered the study of the Committee connected Foreign Affairs connected the confirmation of Fasina for assignment arsenic Non-Career Ambassador/High-Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Following the presumption of the report, immoderate senators kicked against Fasiba’s clearance portion others were successful support, particularly Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Abdul Ningi.

A subordinate of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Senator Cyril Fasuyi, who was fig 12 connected the database and besides signed that Fasina should beryllium confirmed, however, kicked against the clearance.

In its findings, the committee said the allegation against Fasina was investigated by competent authorities including the University Gover...