The Senate on Wednesday confirmed an octogenarian, Justice Sylvanus Nsofor (Imo), as ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The 82-year-old retired justice was re-nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari after his initial nomination was rejected by the upper legislative chamber.
Two other nominees – Joseph Iji (Ondo) and Yusuf Hinna (Gombe) – were also confirmed at Wednesday’s plenary.
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