President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Nigerian Senate, seeking an approval to appoint 15 special advisers.
The request was contained in a letter read in the Senate on Tuesday by the Senate president, David Mark.
The President who said the 15 Special Advisers will help him to carry out his functions as President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces said his request was in accordance with the constitution of Nigeria.
However, the names of the persons to be appointed were not read on the floor of the Chamber by the Senate President, David Mark.
Before he read the letter, the Senate President had congratulated the President, Vice President Yemi Osibajo and governors who were sworn into office last Friday, urging them to obey the rule of law in all their endeavours.
Nigeria’s new president who took over from President Goodluck Jonathan on 29 May, has already named a special adviser for the media.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan got Senate approval to appoint 20 special advisers and 36 ministers, making a cabinet of 56 people.
Buhari has promised to reduce the size of government and save money for more important needs.