He said his administration ensured an harmonious relationship between the executive and the legislature and promoted a culture of mutual respect and collaboration between the two arms.
Mr Buhari’s request for his nominees’ confirmation was prompted by the expiration of the tenure of the previous governing board which ended May 7.
Mr Bassey, in his lead debate, said the bill sought to provide for the establishment of the EndSARS Victims Compensation Fund.
Mr Buhari’s request was contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Ahmad Lawan and read at the plenary on Wednesday.
The request is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and read at plenary on Tuesday.
Mr Lawan said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan announced Mr Ekweremadu’s birthday at the plenary on Tuesday, days after he was jailed for organ trafficking in the UK.
“Our intention in preferring an engagement with the executive based on harmony and collaboration has been to better serve Nigeria.”
“He also planned legislative reform to make it mandatory for all public officers to declare their assets publicly.
One of the bills not signed by the president seeks to empower the NASS and State Houses of Assembly to summon the president and governors.
