Senate to confirm Anthony Ayine, as Auditor General of the Federation.

   

    President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate to consider and confirm Anthony Ayine, as the Auditor General of the Federation.
   According to a letter by President Buhari to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Section 86(1) of 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, states that the Auditor-General for the Federation will be appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Federal Civil Service Commission subject to confirmation by the Senate.
While noting that he has accepted the recommendation of Anthony Ayine for confirmation by the Senate, the President expressed hope that the request will be favourably considered.