Senate Committee Clears Dambazau, Fani-Kayode As Ambassador-Designates
Two former ministers, Femi Fani-Kayode and Abdulrahman Dambazau, were on Thursday cleared for ambassadorial appointments by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Both nominees, who previously served as Minister of Aviation and Minister of Interior, respectively, had earlier undergone full Senate screening during their ministerial confirmations in past administrations.
After brief introductions, they were asked to “take a bow and leave,” in line with Senate tradition and citing their earlier clearance by the Senate and their extensive public service experience.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele defended the continued use of the “take a bow and go” procedure for certain nominees, saying it is reserved for individuals with established and verifiable records of public service.
According to him, anyone who has previously served in the National Assembly automatically qualifies for the privilege.
Bamidele noted that their legislative history and public profile are already well known to lawmakers.
Their confirmation now awaits ratification by the full Senate.
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