x

Saraki gets international appointment

By Jennifer Y Omiloli

Leader of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has been named as an “Ambassador-at-Large” of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).

In a letter dated March 16, 2019, Ambassador Friday Sani, the Diplomatic Head of the Commission to Nigeria and other African Countries, expressed that spin-off of the endorsement of the World Secretary General of the IHRC, Dr. Saraki has been selected as one of the adored Ambassadors-everywhere of the global body.

A duplicate of the letter was made available to newsmen on Sunday by Saraki’s media office.

It reads, “While our role as a regional body is to promote and encourage institutions and persons to uphold human dignity across the world, we must not fail to mention the commendation of our Nigerian team over your resolute efforts in the stability of your country and your firm leadership of the Nigerian Senate which is adjudged to be among the most proactive parliaments across the world.

Read Also: FAAN threatens to shutdown Asaba Airport, others over colossal obligation

“Besides, the Commission is not unmindful of the maturity that you recently displayed in the face of an obvious provocation in your constituency during the last Presidential and National Assembly elections,” Ambassador Sani said in the letter.

In the new limit, Dr. Saraki is relied upon to lead the strategic group of the IHRC in different conciliatory missions over the world.

The Senate President has acknowledged the selection of the Commission, while additionally communicating his thankfulness to the IHRC for his designation.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalistAs...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Gov Zulum, Shehu of Borno raise alarm over rising Boko Haram attacks

*Say's attacks target villages, military outposts*Urges FG's urgent action...

BRIGHT STARS FC HOLDS ABIA WARRIORS F C TO A 1-1 DRAW

    By Okechukwu Keshi Ukegbu  Nationwide League One...

2025 Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf Named Leadership Governor Of The Year 2024 For Education.

By Jabiru Hassan.Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf,...

Bayelsa wins maiden N/Delta Sports Festival 

By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo  Bayelsa State has emerged the overall...

Include Feeding Menu In Pilgrims Enlightenment Programmes, CSO Urges States’ Pilgrims Boards/Agencies.

By Jabiru Hassan.Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based nonprofit...

Delta Community Security Corps Agency bill passes second reading at State Assembly 

By Anne Azuka Worried by security concerns across the nation,...

Politicians using Empowerment Schemes to mask  Government failures- Ex Minister 

By Ogenyi Ogenyi, Uyo Former Minister of Lands, Housing and...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img