President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step in forming his cabinet by officially submitting the names of 28 nominees for ministerial positions to the Senate on Thursday, July 27. According to The Nation, the list comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds, including former governors and members of the leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The ministerial list sent to the Senate includes four former governors and four women, as reported by Bayo Onanuga, a member of the presidential transition committee. Among the nominees are also heads of government agencies, parastatals, current and former senators, and other prominent individuals, making it a highly anticipated and diverse selection.
One notable inclusion in Tinubu's ministerial list is Senator Abubakar Kyari, the current acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He succeeded Abdullahi Adamu as the national chairman of the party after the latter's resignation. Senator Kyari represented Borno north senatorial district in the ninth national assembly and formally announced Adamu's resignation on Monday, July 17.
The full list of the 28 ministerial nominees is as follows:
1. Abubakar Momoh
2. Amb. Maitama Tuka
3. Ahmed Dangiwa
4. Hannatu Musawa
5. Chief Uche Nnaji
6. Beta Edu
7. Doris Anite Uzoka
8. David Umahi
9. Nyesom Wike
10. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar
11. Mallam Nasir El-rufai
12. Ekperikpe Ekpo
13. Hon Nkiru Onyejeocha
14. Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo
15. Stalla Oketete
16. Muhammad Goronyo
17. Hon. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye
18. Dele Alake
19. Lateef Fagbemi SAN
20. Muhammad Idris
21. Olawale Edu
22. Waheed Adelabu
23. Iman Sulaiman Ibrahim
24. Prof. Ali Pate
25. Prof. Joseph Userve
26. Senator Abubakar Kyari
27. Senator John Enoh
28. Sani Abubakar Danladi
With the submission of the ministerial list to the Senate, the next step is the screening and confirmation process of the nominees to determine their suitability for the ministerial roles in President Tinubu's government.
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