Dabiri-Erewa was a former Chair of the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Chair of the House Committee on Media and Publicity.
The former broadcaster, who was born in Jos, Plateau State, was elected into the House of Representatives, representing Ikorodu Constituency in Lagos State in 2003.
She was re-elected in 2007 and 2011.
Meanwhile, Najatu Muhammad may have become the first Nigerian to reject a political appointment from President Muhammadu Buhari when she turned down her appointment as chairperson of Dutse Federal University.
In a letter, titled; Re: Federal Ministry of Education. Reconstitution of the Governing Councils of 12 federal Universities, Muhammad said she was not consulted prior to the announcement of her appointment in the media.
“I, Najatu Muhammad wishes to thank you so much for considering me worthy of being appointed the chairperson of Dutse Federal University.
“It’s however, unfortunate that I was not consulted before the announcement in the media. I also regret that I have to use the same medium to announce that I can’t accept the appointment for some personal reasons. “I will however, remain an ardent supporter of President Buhari in his effort in charting a new course for this country. A course that we pray will put this country back on the path of progress.
“I will also continue to support the president’s fight against corruption and other ills of this country. My unflinching support for the President will remain for Allah’s sake and country. I pray that Allah will continue to guide and protect our President.
“Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” her statement read.
