December 22, 2024
Senate Prepares to Vet Nominees for Key Ministerial Roles in President Tinubu’s Cabinet
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Senate Prepares to Vet Nominees for Key Ministerial Roles in President Tinubu’s Cabinet

Senate Prepares to Vet Nominees for Key Ministerial Roles in President Tinubu’s Cabinet

The Senate will commence the screening of seven ministerial nominees, recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu, this Tuesday.

In an official statement issued on Monday, Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, confirmed that the nominees have begun the necessary documentation processes ahead of their Senate screening and potential confirmation.

The nominees include Nentawe Yilwatda, slated for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Dingyadi, for Labour and Employment; and Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, for Minister of State in Foreign Affairs. 

Also on the list are Jumoke Oduwole, nominated for Industry, Trade, and Investment; Idi Mukhtar Maiha, assigned to the new Ministry of Livestock Development; Yusuf Ata, as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development; and Suwaiba Ahmad, proposed as Minister of State for Education. 

The screening process, an essential step in confirming these appointments, is expected to scrutinize the candidates’ qualifications and suitability for their respective roles.

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