You will recall that the screening of the incoming ambassadors had been delayed due to complaints of lopsidedness in their appointment.
It took an investigation by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs to confirm that the choice of the nominees followed laid down procedures in the Foreign Service.
Meanwhile; after the first day of the screening in Abuja yesterday; fifteen ambassadorial nominees were cleared by the Senate Committee.
Our correspondent JAMES IGAH reports that the nominees answered questions related to issues of diplomacy, but some were unable to properly recite the Nigerian National Anthem and the National Pledge.
The screening of the incoming career ambassadors continues today.
