The Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Kingsley Isitua Obiora as the Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Senate also confirmed nominees appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to serve on the board of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The nominees were confirmed after the presentation and consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs. Part-time Members are: Halimat Jibril, Niger State, North Central; Abba Jato, Borno State, North East; Garba Umar, Sokoto State, North West; Ibrahim Ogbonnia Amah, Ebonyi State, South East; Sadiq Oniyesaneyene Musa, Delta State, South South, and Akintunde Basirat Olayinka, Ogun State, South West. The Hajj Commission is waiting for them to kickstart the process of this year’s Hajj.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 30, 2020 15:45 UTC