President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, sworn in seven newly-appointed ministers at the Council Chambers, Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The new cabinet members took the oath of office in two batches, four in the first batch and three in the second, after their citations were read by the State House Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye.
Recall that the new appointments follow President Tinubu’s offloading of five ministers two weeks ago, leading to these nominations to ensure continuity and in his administration’s goals.
Meanwhile, 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.
Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad – Minister of State, Education.
However, these new ministers are expected to immediately commence their roles and contribute to Mr Tinubu’s administration goals.
