In a statement released on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, the Presidency highlighted the Senate’s prompt confirmation of the seven ministerial nominees as a significant stride in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s objectives for the nation.
According
to the statement, the efficient confirmation process demonstrated the Senate’s
commitment to supporting the President’s vision for national development
He said, “The Office of the Special
Adviser to the President on Senate Matters has commended the President of the
Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio, GCON, for his uncommon professionalism in
steering the screening exercise of the seven ministerial nominees.
“The Office also acknowledged the
leadership of the Senate and the distinguished senators for the prompt and
thorough confirmation process in actualising Mr President’s vision.
“The Office also commends President Bola
Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the quality of ministers he has selected, as it
underscores the President’s commitment to addressing Nigeria’s pressing needs
and driving economic revitalization.
“This selection also reflects President
Tinubu’s dedication to fostering national unity, peaceful co-existence, and
social harmony, building a foundation for a more vibrant and inclusive
Nigeria.”
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Bianca
Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, 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
“The ministers were carefully chosen based
on expertise, wealth of knowledge and extensive experience, equipping them to
make impactful changes across key sectors.
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