Bukola Saraki, President of the Nigerian Senate, has been appointed as an “Ambassador-at-Large” of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).
Okay Nigeria understands that Saraki is expected to lead diplomatic team of the IHRC in various diplomatic missions across the world.
Amb. Friday Sani, the Diplomatic Head of the Commission to Nigeria and other African Countries, disclosed in a letter dated dated March 16, 2019, that this was approved by the World Secretary General of the IHRC.
The letter reads:
“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.”
Meanwhile, Saraki, on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, accepted the appointment and also expressed his appreciation to the IHRC for his nomination.
