There were no surprises on Oct. 6’s list, which senators will start vetting next week, said Senate President Bukola Saraki.
“He’s using those who have track record and experience in governance. I think that’s the best thing for us to do,” said Sen. Robert Boroffice, a member of Buhari’s party.
But there are not enough women and no candidates under 50, complained the Enough Is Enough Nigeria Coalition, a group for good governance. It “doesn’t give credit to what young Nigerians and women have to contribute to national development,” said the coalition’s Yemi Adamelokun.
The list includes former Gov. Babatunde Fashola, who made Lagos state financially independent through tax collection and former Rivers State Gov. Rotimi Amaechi, the first rebel to defect from ousted President Goodluck Jonathan’s party and help bring Buhari, a northern Muslim, much-needed votes in the mainly Christian south.
Women nominees include U.N. special adviser Amina Ibrahim and Kemi Adeosun, a corruption-fighting former state finance commissioner.
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