Senate confirms 45 ministers out of 48 nominees [Full list]

In a momentous session, the Nigerian Senate has given the green light to 45 ministerial nominees, as requested by President Bola Tinubu. The President had submitted three batches of ministerial nominees, comprising a total of 48 names to the Senate for confirmation.

After rigorous screenings, the Senate confirmed the appointments of notable personalities from various states:

1. Abubakar Kyari – Borno State
2. Abubakar Momoh – Edo State
3. Nyesom Wike – Rivers State
4. Prof. Joseph Utsev – Benue State
5. John Eno – Cross River State
6. Bello Mohammed – Sokoto State
7. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar – Jigawa State
8. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar – Bauchi State
9. Uju Ken Ohaneye – Anambra State
10. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo – Ondo State
11. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha – Abia State
12. Betta Edu – Cross River State
13. Imaan Suleiman – Nasarawa State
14. David Umahi – Ebonyi State
15. Adebayo Olawale Edun – Ogun State
16. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa – Katsina State
17. Uche Nnaji – Enugu State
18. Dele Alake – Ekiti State
19. Waheed Adebayo Adelabu – Oyo State
20. Muhammad Idris – Niger State
21. Prof. Ali Pate – Bauchi State
22. Dr. Doris Uzoka – Imo State
23. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) – Kwara State
24. Ekperikpe Ekpo – Akwa Ibom State
25. Hannatu Musawa – Katsina State
26. Ibrahim Geidam – Yobe State
27. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi – Niger State
28. Heineken Lokpobiri – Bayelsa State
29. Alkali Ahmed Sa’eed – Gombe State
30. Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu – Kebbi State
31. Atiku Bagudu – Kebbi State
32. Bello Matawalle – Zamfara State
33. Adegboyega Oyetola – Osun State
34. Simon Bako Lalong – Plateau State
35. Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo – Kano State
36. Bosun Tijjani – Ogun State
37. Dr. Mariya Mahmoud – Kano State
38. Dr. Isiyaka Salako – Ogun State
39. Dr. Tunji Alausa – Lagos State
40. Lola Ade John – Lagos State
41. Prof. Tahir Mamman – Adamawa State
42. Zephaniah Jissalo – F.C.T
43. Uba Maigari Ahmadu – Taraba State
44. Shuaibu Abubakar Audu – Kogi State
45. Festus Keyamo (SAN) – Delta State

These confirmed ministers represent a diverse array of expertise and backgrounds, poised to take on crucial roles in shaping the nation’s future. However, three nominees are yet to be confirmed, and further updates will follow as the process unfolds. The country anticipates the positive impact these newly confirmed ministers will bring to their respective portfolios.