trendphemmy:
there is no sanity in the nation

Pavore9:
If the constitution does not support appointing ministers in batches, l see no reason why it should be done in batches as we have competent persons in every state.

Nelkoko:
I pray dat our lives shld not b as stupid as buhari ministerial list

Dannyset:
Some Senators are so dumb that you wonder how they got their SSCE. How can you say you want to screen a person that has been screened by millions of Nigerians and has been deemed fit and qualified to preside over them? Can we now say we can equate PDP and Dumbness? Na wa oo! One thing am sure of is that no one of them can dare PMB.

Dannyset:
Some Senators are so dumb that you wonder how they got their SSCE. How can you say you want to screen a person that has been screened by millions of Nigerians and has been deemed fit and qualified to preside over them? Can we now say we can equate PDP and Dumbness? Na wa oo! One thing am sure of is that no one of them can dare PMB.

molydonhenry:
See Gobe, Ameachi n co don enter one chance. Buh dz z naija sha, dey wil corrupt d uncorrupt 2 becom corrupt free

byrron:
• May reject incomplete list, screen Buhari for petroleum slot
• To refer corruption petitions against nominees to EFCC, ICPC

AS the Senate today, unveils the ministerial list it received from President Muhammadu Buhari last Thursday, some senators have provided insight into how the screening and confirmation of nominees would be done.

Some of them, who spoke on the terms and conditions that would guide the screening at the National Assembly yesterday hinted that the upper legislative chamber would adopt stringent measures in line with the provisions of the Constitution.

The senators made it clear that any list that does not cover the 36 states of the Federation will meet serious opposition on the floor.

A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) senator, representing Abia North, Mao Ohuabunwa, said the list of ministerial nominees is expected to be complete in line with the Constitution.

“The Constitution does not support appointment of ministers in batches. Every state must be represented but if the number is not complete, some of us may raise constitutional issues. If we have to wait for another three months for him to send another list comprising representatives of other states, it means those states would be non-functional,” he said.

On petitions against some nominees, Ohuabunwa noted such issues would not be ignored in the process of screening.

According to him, since the present administration of All Progressives Congress (APC) would want to be remembered for curbing corruption, it would be counter-productive to overlook any allegations of corruption leveled against any nominee.

He said: “This government would want to be remembered for fighting corruption and so, it will be unacceptable that the Senate sees a strong petition alleging corruption and ignores it.

“Even if it means writing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to give us a report, we will do so.”

According to him, screening is not a tea party and only trusted nominees with serious and in-depth knowledge would be confirmed.

On the issue of usual style of asking some nominees to ‘take a bow and go,’ Ohuabunwa said it was assumed that the upper chamber would be guided by the Constitution and the rules of the Senate.

“We have resolved to be stringent. Whosoever would be coming should be someone who has a track record. Being a former lawmaker shows you are qualified but you will still be expected to answer some questions,” he stated.

He added that though senators or governors may not have made input in the nomination, the screening would nevertheless be done in accordance with the laws of the federation.

“We may not have made input in the appointment, the screening would be done in accordance with the law and if any nominee has any skeleton in his cupboard, we will send him back to the President,” he said.

Speaking on a report that the President might want to be the Minister of Petroleum, Ohuabunwa said: “He can supervise ministries but cannot be a minister because if he is, he must be screened and approved by the Senate.”

The Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Publicity, Senator Dino Melaye had said that the screening of ministerial nominees will not be business as usual.

Dino had said: “In our screening of ministers, it will not be business as usual. The era of take a bow and go is over. The right people will be made ministers without any political or religious considerations.”

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/10/senators-give-terms-for-confirming-ministers/

A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) senator, representing Abia North, Mao Ohuabunwa, said the list of ministerial nominees is expected to be complete in line with the Constitution.

“The Constitution does not support appointment of ministers in batches. Every state must be represented but if the number is not complete, some of us may raise constitutional issues. If we have to wait for another three months for him to send another list comprising representatives of other states, it means those states would be non-functional,” he said.

Firefire:
“He (Buhary) can supervise ministries but cannot be a minister because if he is, he must be screened and approved by the Senate.”

Nigerians would prefer Buhary takes the role of Minister of Defense, being a retired general and lead the battle against the terrorist. (Forget the C-in-C story... )

Buhary, remove your eyes from the oil wells... at the expiration of the current licenses in 2016, the oil wells must be evenly distributed among Nigeria geopolitical zones. (We are watching...)

jomoh:
It seems Buhari has yet to learn the true Power of Presidency.


The constitution does not support appointing ministers by batch. They should show us where it is written that all ministers must be appointed once. Bunch of thieves.

Just ignore them and start using Permanent Secretaries in place of Ministers let their deputies act as the perm sec. Appoint trusted hands in the civil service as perm secs and communicate your economic policies to them
. Its not mandatory that you must have ministers.

When the whole country gets tired of the Senators we will demand for the quick confirmation.

Firefire:
“He (Buhary) can supervise ministries but cannot be a minister because if he is, he must be screened and approved by the Senate.”

Nigerians would prefer Buhary takes the role of Minister of Defense, being a retired general and lead the battle against the terrorist. (Forget the C-in-C story... )

Buhary, remove your eyes from the oil wells... at the expiration of the current licenses in 2016, the oil wells must be evenly distributed among Nigeria geopolitical zones. (We are watching...)

Firefire:
“He (Buhary) can supervise ministries but cannot be a minister because if he is, he must be screened and approved by the Senate.”

Nigerians would prefer Buhary takes the role of Minister of Defense, being a retired general and lead the battle against the terrorist. (Forget the C-in-C story... )

Buhary, remove your eyes from the oil wells... at the expiration of the current licenses in 2016, the oil wells must be evenly distributed among Nigeria geopolitical zones. (We are watching...)

happney65:


Which Nigerian Screen them?Where are the Millions of Nigerians that you said screened them?I guess they did the screening in your room abi?Oloshi Person saying Oloshi things..Una never know anything,you just start nii

anataala:
Section 5 subsection one empower him

Pavore9:
If the constitution does not support appointing ministers in batches, l see no reason why it should be done in batches as we have competent persons in every state.

byrron:
• May reject incomplete list, screen Buhari for petroleum slot
• To refer corruption petitions against nominees to EFCC, ICPC

AS the Senate today, unveils the ministerial list it received from President Muhammadu Buhari last Thursday, some senators have provided insight into how the screening and confirmation of nominees would be done.

Some of them, who spoke on the terms and conditions that would guide the screening at the National Assembly yesterday hinted that the upper legislative chamber would adopt stringent measures in line with the provisions of the Constitution.

The senators made it clear that any list that does not cover the 36 states of the Federation will meet serious opposition on the floor.

A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) senator, representing Abia North, Mao Ohuabunwa, said the list of ministerial nominees is expected to be complete in line with the Constitution

SAI Buhari wt corrupt nominee lists,sai ZOO people
“The Constitution does not support appointment of ministers in batches. Every state must be represented but if the number is not complete, some of us may raise constitutional issues. If we have to wait for another three months for him to send another list comprising representatives of other states, it means those states would be non-functional,” he said.

On petitions against some nominees, Ohuabunwa noted such issues would not be ignored in the process of screening.

According to him, since the present administration of All Progressives Congress (APC) would want to be remembered for curbing corruption, it would be counter-productive to overlook any allegations of corruption leveled against any nominee.

He said: “This government would want to be remembered for fighting corruption and so, it will be unacceptable that the Senate sees a strong petition alleging corruption and ignores it.

“Even if it means writing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to give us a report, we will do so.”

According to him, screening is not a tea party and only trusted nominees with serious and in-depth knowledge would be confirmed.

On the issue of usual style of asking some nominees to ‘take a bow and go,’ Ohuabunwa said it was assumed that the upper chamber would be guided by the Constitution and the rules of the Senate.

“We have resolved to be stringent. Whosoever would be coming should be someone who has a track record. Being a former lawmaker shows you are qualified but you will still be expected to answer some questions,” he stated.

He added that though senators or governors may not have made input in the nomination, the screening would nevertheless be done in accordance with the laws of the federation.

“We may not have made input in the appointment, the screening would be done in accordance with the law and if any nominee has any skeleton in his cupboard, we will send him back to the President,” he said.

Speaking on a report that the President might want to be the Minister of Petroleum, Ohuabunwa said: “He can supervise ministries but cannot be a minister because if he is, he must be screened and approved by the Senate.”

The Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Publicity, Senator Dino Melaye had said that the screening of ministerial nominees will not be business as usual.

Dino had said: “In our screening of ministers, it will not be business as usual. The era of take a bow and go is over. The right people will be made ministers without any political or religious considerations.”

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/10/senators-give-terms-for-confirming-ministers/

jomoh:
It seems Buhari has yet to learn the true Power of Presidency.


The constitution does not support appointing ministers by batch. They should show us where it is written that all ministers must be appointed once. Bunch of thieves.

Just ignore them and start using Permanent Secretaries in place of Ministers let their deputies act as the perm sec. Appoint trusted hands in the civil service as perm secs and communicate your economic policies to them
. Its not mandatory that you must have ministers.

When the whole country gets tired of the Senators we will demand for the quick confirmation.