Buhari swears in Arase as PSC Chairman, five Board members of CCB | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News ⚠️
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, as new chairman of the Police Service Commission . The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Arase’s swearing-in preceded the meeting of the Federal Executive Council , came two months after the senate confirmed him as chairperson of the PSC. Buhari…President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, as new chairman of the Police Service Commission .
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Arase’s swearing-in preceded the meeting of the Federal Executive Council , came two months after the senate confirmed him as chairperson of the PSC. Buhari had forwarded Arase’s name to the Senate for confirmation in line with sections 153 and 154 of the constitution as amended.He served in various capacities, including head of the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the foremost intelligence-gathering unit of the Nigerian police.The affected members included, Murtala Kankia from Katsina State ; Zephaniah Bulus from Nasarawa State and Farouk Umar from Yobe .
Diya served as Chief of General Staff and Vice Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council under the Abacha regime.
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