Nigeria, July 16 -- The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Abayomi Fasina, as a non-career ambassador.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. announced the confirmation after lawmakers cleared the nominee by a voice vote at the Committee of the Whole.

Mr Fasina, a professor, had earlier been screened by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Niger North Senator Sani Bello, in line with the Senate's directive.

However, some Nigerians, particularly civil society organisations (CSOs), called for the withdrawal of his nomination, referencing sexual harassment allegations against him.

On 7 July, a coalition of CSOs staged a protest at the entranc...