BREAKING: President Tinubu swears in 7 new ministers

President Bola Tinubu officially swore in seven newly appointed ministers during a ceremony held at the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa on Monday.

These ministers, confirmed by the Senate after a comprehensive screening process, have now taken up their assigned portfolios to fill the recent cabinet vacancies.

The new appointments follow President Tinubu’s dismissal of five ministers two weeks ago, leading to these nominations to ensure continuity and bolster his administration’s goals.

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The newly appointed ministers and their portfolios are:

Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction

Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi – Minister of Labour & Employment

Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu – Minister of State, Foreign Affairs

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment

Idi Mukhtar Maiha – Minister of Livestock Development.

Yusuf Abdullahi Ata – Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development.

Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad – Minister of State, Education.

These new ministers are expected to immediately begin their roles and contribute to the administration’s goals in their respective areas.