Tinubu’s long awaited ministerial list is out.
On Thursday, July 27, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu finally forwarded his long-anticipated ministerial list to the Nigerian Senate. Among the nominees are former Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.
The highly anticipated list, consisting of 28 ministerial nominees, was unveiled during the Senate’s plenary by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, delivered the list to the Senate during the session.
Here is the full list of the nominated candidates:
- Abubakar Momoh
- Amb. Yusuf Tukar
- Ahmad Dangiwa
- Hannatu Musawa
- Uche Nnaji
- Beta Edu
- Doris Uzoka
- Dave Umahi
- Nyesom Wike
- Muhammadu Badaru
- Nasir El-Rufai
- Ekprikpe Ekpo
- Nkiru Onyechiocha
- Bumi Tunji Ojo
- Stella Okotete
- Uju Kennedy
- Belo Muhammadu Gunyo
- Dele Alake
- Lateef Fagbemi
- Muhammad Idris
- Olawale Edu
- Waheed Adebayo Adelabu
- Emman Suleman Ibrahim
- Prof. Ali Pate
- Prof. Joseph Utse
- Abubakar Kyari
- John Enoh
- Sani Abubakar Danladi
The announcement of the ministerial nominees came after the Senate was forced to resolve into an executive session, which commenced at exactly 12:15 pm, following the adoption of the previous day’s plenary proceedings on July 26, 2023.
In light of the transmission of the ministerial names, the Senate is expected to postpone its annual recess, which was initially scheduled to begin on the same day, Thursday. The recess will now be rescheduled for next week after the confirmation hearings for the nominated candidates.
With the unveiling of the ministerial list, Nigerians can now anticipate the confirmation process, as the Senate undertakes its critical role in vetting and approving the nominees who will serve in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.