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The Nigerian Senate has cleared former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode and retired Army General Abdulrahman Dambazau, a former Minister of Interior, as non-career ambassadors. The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs gave both nominees the "bow-and-go" privilege during Thursday's screening session. This parliamentary tradition allows individuals with established records of public service, particularly former members of the National Assembly, to be approved after brief introductions without extensive questioning. Defense of the Screening Process Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele defended the procedure, stating it is reserved for those with verifiable service histories whose profiles are already well-known to the lawmakers. "Anyone who has previously served in the National Assembly automatically qualifies for the privilege," Bamidele explained. Context of the Nominations The clearances are part of President Bola Tinubu's 32-m...