The Senate on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of Haliru Nababa, as the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
The confirmation of the nominee followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on Interior.
It is coming about a month after President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him for the position.
In his presentation, Senator Kashim 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.
Shettima observed that Nababa satisfied the requirements of Section 3(2), as contained in the Nigerian Correctional Service Act, 2019
The nominee possesses the educational qualification for the position and is a person of integrity, he said.
While noting that the nominee is not affiliated to any party, Mr Shettima said he is within the age bracket for the recommendation.
He added that Nababa further noted that inmates awaiting trials are to be given urgent attention to decongest Centres, adding that, “efforts will be made to acquire more spaces in collaboration with the State Governors and stakeholders.”
The motion was seconded by Senator Abba Moro.
The President’s letter seeking Nababa’s confirmation was also read at plenary then by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan.
