ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, forwarded a new list of ministerial nominees to the Nigerian Senate, further expanding his cabinet with an addition of 19 names.
The president submitted the list through his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. This second batch joins the previous 28 persons, bringing the total number of nominees to 47.
Among the prominent figures in the new list are former governors Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), Simon Lalong (Plateau), Bello Matawalle (Zamfara), and Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi).
Other nominees include Abdullahi Gwarzo, Bosun Tijani, Maryam Shetty, Isiak Salako, Tunji Alausa, Yusuf Sununu, Ibrahim Geidam, Lola John, Shuaibu Audu, Tahir Mamman, Aliyu Abdullahi, Alkali Saidu, Heineken Lokpobori, Maigari Ahmadu, and Zaphaniah Jisalo.
The submission of this second batch reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to finalizing the composition of his cabinet, aiming to ensure a wide range of expertise and regional representation.
The Senate is now expected to review the nominations, conduct hearings, and confirm the appointments, a process that political stakeholders and the public will closely watch.
The composition of President Tinubu’s cabinet is particularly significant at this juncture in Nigeria’s political landscape as the nation grapples with various socio-economic challenges.
The nominations have already sparked discussions and debates across political and social circles in Nigeria, as the public anticipates this new team of ministers’ impact on the nation’s governance and development.
As Nigerians await the Senate’s action on these nominations, the spotlight remains on how these potential ministers will contribute to the country’s progress and work towards realising a unified and prosperous Nigeria.
