👤 By Danjuma Aliyu

The Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday nominated Musliu Smith, as the chairman of Police Service Commission, PSC.

The nomination of Mr Smith, a former Inspector-General of Police, was received in a letter read by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki.

The letter reads: “In compliance with the provisions of section 153 (1) and 154(1) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, I write to forward for confirmation by the Senate the under listed names as the chairman and members of Police Service Commission, PSC. I attach here, with their CVs.”

If Mr Smith’s nomination is approved he will replace Mike Okiro.

“Other nominees for the commission include Justice Clara Ogunbiyi (full-time commissioner, North East); Lawal Bawa AIG retd (Full-time commissioner, North West); Mohammed Najatu (Member, North West); Braimoh Austin (Member, South South); Barr. Rommy Mom (Member, North Central); and Dr Nkemka Jombo-Ofo (Member, South East).”