The Red Chamber confirmed Amupitan after a voice vote conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and after undergoing screening and answering questions posed by the lawmakers.

Amupitan had earlier arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier, exchanged pleasantries with Senators.

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He was accompanied to the chamber by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, and other dignitaries.

Source: Punch