Also reportedly on the list is Senator Shehu Sani, a radical activist who recently returned to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Reports said that the three are among those being screened by security agents, pending the official release of the list.
It would be recalled that the country’s ambassadors were recalled from their postings almost a year ago without replacement, fuelling concerns over what that would have on Nigeria’s diplomacy.
“It was learned yesterday that the resume of those nominated had already been sent to relevant security agencies for background checks.
Although one of the appointees confirmed his appointment on grounds of anonymity, efforts to get others to do same proved abortive, Van
On why the names of the appointees had not been released, a Presidency official was quoted as saying anonymously: “They (those appointed) are already doing security checks with the Department of State Service, DSS.
“When they have cleared security checks, we will release the list. Only those who have been cleared are announced. The process is ongoing. I know we should have a list before the end of this month.”
