Buhari Set To Announce His 14 Special Advicers

President Muhammadu Buhari will soon announce the names of his 14 other special advisers.The President on June 3 got the nod of the Senate to appoint 15 special advisers for

his administration.

Since then, he has appointed only Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

Buhari had on June 2, 2015, in a letter addressed to the then Senate President, Senator David Mark, said his request to appoint 15 special advisers was in accordance with the Section 151 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, (as amended).

“I write to request for your kind consideration and approval of the distinguished members of the Senate of the Federal Republic to appoint 15 special advisers as prescribed in Section 151(2-3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).

“While trusting that this exercise will receive the traditional prompt attention of the Senate, please accept, Mr. President, the assurance of my highest consideration.”