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Seven Ministers Set For Swearing-In After Senate Confirmation

Seven Ministers Set For Swearing-In After Senate Confirmation

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the substantive Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, alongside six other ministerial nominees in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle.

The confirmations followed the dismissal of several ministers by Tinubu on October 21, 2024.

In addition to Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Senate approved Dr. Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade, and Development, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, and Muhammadu Dingyadi as Minister of Labour and Employment.

The chamber also confirmed Idi Muktar Maiha as Minister of Livestock Development, Yusuf Ata as Minister of State for Housing, and Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad as Minister of State for Education.

Following approximately five hours of screening, the nominees were confirmed by a voice vote led by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

Each nominee outlined their plans to advance their respective ministries, discussing reforms and goals to enhance Nigeria’s development.

After the recent handover process, the confirmation marks a fresh chapter for several ministries.

The Minister of Women Affairs, Iman Sulaiman-Ibrahim, assumed office on Monday, succeeding Uju Kennedy Ohanenye.

The Ministry of Tourism also transitioned leadership, with former Minister Lola Ade-John handing over to the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy.

The Senate had earlier suspended its procedural rules following a motion by Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele to admit Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, who accompanied the nominees into the plenary.

FocalPoint Reports understands that the confirmed ministers will be sworn-in by President Bola Tinubu, thereby giving them the right to attend the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

The next weekly FEC meeting is expected to hold on Monday, 4th of November, with a fresh view after the reshuffling of cabinet during the last meeting.


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