Senate President Bukola Saraki has been nominated as an ambassador-at-large of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).
Diplomatic Head of the Commission to Nigeria and other African Countries, Ambassador Friday Sani, in a letter dated March 16, 2019 said Saraki’s appointment was subject to approval of the World Secretary General of IHRC.
The letter said: “While our role as a regional body is to promote and encourage institutions and persons to uphold human dignity across the world, we must not fail to mention the commendation of our Nigerian team over your resolute efforts in the stability of your country and your firm leadership of the Nigerian Senate which is adjudged to be among the most proactive parliaments across the world.
“Besides, the Commission is not unmindful of the maturity that you recently displayed in the face of an obvious provocation in your constituency during the last Presidential and National Assembly elections.”
Saraki will, in his new role, lead the IHRC diplomatic team in various diplomatic missions across the world.
The Senate President accepted the nomination in a letter dated April 10, 2019.
