President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday forwarded the name of a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, to the Senate for confirmation as new chairman of Police Service Commission (PSC).
President Buhari’s decision was contained in the letter addressed to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on January 20, 2023, which he personally signed.
He said the nomination of Arase for confirmation was in accordance with the provision of Section 154(1) of 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
“I write to forward, for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Solomon Arase, (Rtd. IGP) as Chairman, Police Service Commission. The nominee’s CV is hereby attached.
“It is my hope that the Senate will consider and confirm the appointment in the usual expeditious manner.
“Please accept, Distinguished Senate President the assurances of my highest consideration,” Buhari stated in his letter.
Recall that the former chairman of the Commission, former IGP Musiliu Smith, resigned in September, 2022.
In his stead, a member of the Commission, Justice Clara Ogunbiyi (rtd), took over as PSC chairman in acting capacity since September 15, 2022.
