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Senator for Ogun Central

Senator for Ogun Central, a seat in the Senate of Nigeria.

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Afolabi SalisuSince 2023 · APC

What the Constitution says

  • s.50

    Each chamber elects its own presiding officers from among its members: the Senate its President and Deputy, the House its Speaker and Deputy.

  • s.47–49

    The National Assembly is two chambers, the Senate and the House of Representatives, and voters elect both.

  • s.153–154

    Section 153 creates the federal commissions, among them INEC, the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Federal Character Commission. The President appoints their chairs and members, subject to Senate confirmation, and can remove them only with the backing of two-thirds of the Senate (s.157).

  • s.231(1)

    The President appoints the Chief Justice of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

  • s.147(2)

    The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).

  • s.150

    The Attorney-General is the chief law officer of the Federation and a minister, appointed and confirmed like the others under s.147.

  • s.238(1)

    The President appoints the President of the Court of Appeal on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

  • s.250(1)

    The President appoints the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

  • s.86(1)

    The President appoints the Auditor-General on the recommendation of the Federal Civil Service Commission, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Auditor-General reports on federal accounts to the National Assembly.

Where it appears in the news

  • Akpabio Assures Australia of Nigeria's Support for IPU Presidency

    Sep 29, 2026

    The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has assured the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, Hon. Milton Dick, of Nigeria's support for his candidature for the Presidency of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). Akpabio gave the as

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Senate of Nigeria confirms Nigerian Communications CommissionSenate of Nigeria confirms Code of Conduct Bureau. s.153–154: Section 153 creates the federal commissions, among them INEC, the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Federal Character Commission. The President appoints their chairs and members, subject to Senate confirmation, and can remove them only with the backing of two-thirds of the Senate (s.157).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Character Commission. s.153–154: Section 153 creates the federal commissions, among them INEC, the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Federal Character Commission. The President appoints their chairs and members, subject to Senate confirmation, and can remove them only with the backing of two-thirds of the Senate (s.157).Senate of Nigeria confirms Nigeria Revenue ServiceSenate of Nigeria confirms Niger Delta Development CommissionSenate of Nigeria confirms Nigerian Electricity Regulatory CommissionSenate of Nigeria confirms National Population Commission. s.153–154: Section 153 creates the federal commissions, among them INEC, the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Federal Character Commission. The President appoints their chairs and members, subject to Senate confirmation, and can remove them only with the backing of two-thirds of the Senate (s.157).Senate of Nigeria confirms Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory CommissionSenate of Nigeria confirms Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission. s.153–154: Section 153 creates the federal commissions, among them INEC, the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Federal Character Commission. The President appoints their chairs and members, subject to Senate confirmation, and can remove them only with the backing of two-thirds of the Senate (s.157).Senate of Nigeria confirms Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory AuthoritySenate of Nigeria confirms National Pension CommissionSenate of Nigeria confirms Central Bank of NigeriaSenate of Nigeria confirms Supreme Court of Nigeria. s.231(1): The President appoints the Chief Justice of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, subject to confirmation by the Senate.Senate of Nigeria confirms Economic and Financial Crimes CommissionSenate of Nigeria confirms Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences CommissionSenate of Nigeria confirms Independent National Electoral Commission. s.153–154: Section 153 creates the federal commissions, among them INEC, the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Federal Character Commission. The President appoints their chairs and members, subject to Senate confirmation, and can remove them only with the backing of two-thirds of the Senate (s.157).Senate of Nigeria confirms Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Justice. s.150: The Attorney-General is the chief law officer of the Federation and a minister, appointed and confirmed like the others under s.147.Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Power. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Ministry of Steel Development. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. 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At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Ministry of Defence. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Finance. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Ministry of Interior. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Education. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Ministry of Livestock Development. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Ministry of Petroleum Resources. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Environment. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Court of Appeal. s.238(1): The President appoints the President of the Court of Appeal on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, subject to confirmation by the Senate.Senate of Nigeria confirms Office of the Secretary to the Government of the FederationSenate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Ministry of Police Affairs. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Transportation. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Nigeria Police ForceSenate of Nigeria confirms Ministry of Foreign Affairs. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal High Court. s.250(1): The President appoints the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, subject to confirmation by the Senate.Senate of Nigeria confirms Police Service Commission. s.153–154: Section 153 creates the federal commissions, among them INEC, the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Federal Character Commission. The President appoints their chairs and members, subject to Senate confirmation, and can remove them only with the backing of two-thirds of the Senate (s.157).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Ministry of Regional Development. s.147(2): The President appoints every minister, but only after the Senate confirms the nomination. At least one minister must come from each state (s.147(3)).Senate of Nigeria confirms Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation. s.86(1): The President appoints the Auditor-General on the recommendation of the Federal Civil Service Commission, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Auditor-General reports on federal accounts to the National Assembly.Senate of Nigeria confirms Federal Civil Service Commission. s.153–154: Section 153 creates the federal commissions, among them INEC, the Code of Conduct Bureau and the Federal Character Commission. 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