Senate Approves Resident Electoral Commissioners

Hamilton Nwosa
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The Senate today approved 7 resident electoral commissioners, nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari.

In his comments, the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki said:

“I thank the committee on INEC for a job well done. I congratulate the newly confirmed Resident Electoral Commissioners. This has come at a very important time for the 2019 elections. We hope they contribute and continue to sustain free and credible elections in Nigeria by ensuring that the practices of the national electoral body in this country meet global standards.”

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