ABUJA: Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in seven newly appointed ministers during a ceremony at the Aso Rock Villa’s council chamber today, Monday.
These ministers were recently confirmed by the Senate, where they underwent questioning regarding their designated portfolios.
This swearing-in comes on the heels of President Tinubu’s dismissal of five ministers approximately two weeks ago, prompting his nominations to fill the vacancies and expand his cabinet.
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The ministers
The newly appointed ministers and their portfolios are:
Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi – Minister of Labour & Employment
Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu – Minister of State, Foreign Affairs
Dr. Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
Idi Mukhtar Maiha – Minister of Livestock Development
Yusuf Abdullahi Ata – Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in the seven newly-appointed ministers in a ceremony held at the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa today, Monday.
These ministers were recently confirmed by the Senate after screening, where senators questioned them on their assigned portfolios
