President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Anthony Okechuwku Ojukwu as the executive secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Buhari said this in a letter read by Senate President Bukola Saraki on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Tuesday.

‎”Dear distinguished senate president, confirmation of the appointment of Mr Anthony Okechuwku Ojukwu as the executive secretary National Human Rights Commission,” the letter read.

“In accordance with provisions of section 8 of the National Human Rights Commission amendment act 2010, I have the pleasure to present Mr Anthony Okechuwku Ojukwu for confirmation as the executive secretary of the National Human Rights Commission by the senate.

“Please find attached copies of his curriculum vitae.”

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