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:

Abubakar Kyari – Borno State
Abubakar Momoh – Edo State
Nyesom Wike – Rivers State
Prof. Joseph Utsev – Benue State
John Eno – Cross River State
Bello Mohammed – Sokoto State
Mohammed Badaru Abubakar – Jigawa State
Yusuf Maitama Tuggar – Bauchi State
Uju Ken Ohaneye – Anambra State
Olubunmi Tunji Ojo – Ondo State
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha – Abia State
Betta Edu – Cross River State
Imaan Suleiman – Nasarawa State
David Umahi – Ebonyi State
Adebayo Olawale Edun – Ogun State
Ahmed Musa Dangiwa – Katsina State
Uche Nnaji – Enugu State
Dele Alake – Ekiti State
Waheed Adebayo Adelabu – Oyo State
Muhammad Idris – Niger State
Prof. Ali Pate – Bauchi State
Dr. Doris Uzoka – Imo State
Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) – Kwara State
Ekperikpe Ekpo – Akwa Ibom State
Hannatu Musawa – Katsina State
Ibrahim Geidam – Yobe State
Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi – Niger State
Heineken Lokpobiri – Bayelsa State
Alkali Ahmed Sa’eed – Gombe State
Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu – Kebbi State
Atiku Bagudu – Kebbi State
Bello Matawalle – Zamfara State
Adegboyega Oyetola – Osun State
Simon Bako Lalong – Plateau State
Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo – Kano State
Bosun Tijjani – Ogun State
Dr. Mariya Mahmoud – Kano State
Dr. Isiyaka Salako – Ogun State
Dr. Tunji Alausa – Lagos State
Lola Ade John – Lagos State
Prof. Tahir Mamman – Adamawa State
Zephaniah Jissalo – F.C.T
Uba Maigari Ahmadu – Taraba State
Shuaibu Abubakar Audu – Kogi State
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.

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