The Senate on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of Haliru Nababa, as the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
This was disclosed in a tweet via the verified page of the Nigeria Senate.
“The nomination of Haliru Nababa is CONFIRMED as Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service,” it read.
Nababa’s confirmation followed the presentation of the report of the Chairman, Senate Committee on Interior, Senator Kashim Shettima, at plenary.
In his presentation, Shettima said the Committee found the nominee suitable for the position, and no petition was received against him.
“The nominee possesses the educational qualification for the position; the nominee is not affiliated to any political party, the nominee is within the age bracket for the recommendation,” Senator Shettima told the House.
This motion was seconded by Senator Abba Moro.
Nababa succeeds Jaafaru Ahmed who was Controller General from May 2016 to January 2021.
