President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm the re-appointment of Aghatise Erediauwa as Executive Director, Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). In a letter read on the floor of the Senate yesterday by Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, who presided over the session, the president said this was in accordance with Sections 5(4) and 8(3) of the NDIC Act.

The letter reads in part: “In accordance with the provisions of sections 5(4) and 8(3) of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation Act.“I hereby forward the name of Mr. Aghatise Erediauwa for the kind consideration and confirmation by the distinguished Senate for reappointment as Executive Director of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).”The letter was dated January 17, 2017.Buhari called for expeditious consideration of the request.