Bianca Ojukwu, Jumoke Oduwole, 6 other women set to define President Tinubu’s 2nd-year cabinet

• All over the world, women have continued to establish their names in various sectors, and politics is no exception 
• In Nigeria, more women are making strides in politics from various sectors like health, finance, and law
• Meet the eight women in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet

In Nigeria, more women are making strides in politics, which is reflected in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet. These women, from various professional backgrounds, are taking on significant leadership roles in ministries such as finance, trade and investment, and women’s affairs. Their presence in politics is a testament to the growing recognition of the important contributions women make to Nigeria's development. 

These women, from diverse backgrounds, bring expertise, dedication, and a fresh perspective to governance. 

TheRadar brings you a list of the eight women in President Tinubu’s cabinet. 

8 women in President Tinubu’s cabinet

1. Nkieruka Onyejeocha - Minister of State for Labour and Employment

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Nkiru Onyejeocha, from Abia State, has an extensive political career, including serving as a Federal House of Representatives member for the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency. With a background in community development and international affairs, Onyejeocha has been active in pushing for policies that promote the inclusion of women in politics, protect workers' rights and improve labor conditions in Nigeria.

2. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim - Minister of Women Affairs

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Former Minister of State for Police Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, now Minister of Women Affairs, is an experienced politician and administrator who has held leadership roles, including Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). 

3. Hannatu Musawa - Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy

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Hannatu Musawa is a strong advocate for Nigeria’s creative sector and is committed to boosting the country's arts and culture industry. She holds a law degree from the University of Buckingham. 

4. Doris Uzoka-Anite - Minister of State Finance

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Former Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite was recently reassigned as the Minister of State Finance. She has an impressive career in medicine, finance, and public service. She has held positions in the banking sector and was a commissioner under Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State. 

5. Mariya Mairiga Mahmoud -  Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

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Mariya Mairiga MahmoudMariya Mairiga Mahmoud is a Nigerian physician and politician currently serving as the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. She has over 20 years of experience in the medical field, specialising as a family physician. Before her ministerial appointment, Mahmoud was the Commissioner for Higher Education in Kano State under Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. 

6. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu - Nominee for Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

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Bianca, the widow of Biafra warlord Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, was recently nominated as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. She is an accomplished diplomat and lawyer with prior experience serving as Nigeria’s ambassador to Spain and Ghana.

7. Jumoke Oduwole - Nominee for Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment

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Oduwole, who previously served as Special Adviser on Ease of Doing Business, has now been nominated as the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment. She is an academic and a senior lecturer at the University of Lagos.

8. Suwaiba Ahmad - Nominee for Minister of Education

A gender advocate and educationist, Ahmad has been appointed as the Minister of State for Education. She is a lecturer at Bayero University Kano and has held various administrative positions at the institution.

Minister laments poor funding of women's ministry

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the now-former Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, expressed frustration over the lack of funding for her ministry, revealing that she has had to finance some projects personally. 

Speaking at the "Empower Her" fundraising dinner at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Ohanenye disclosed that the funds raised during the event were for the empowerment of Nigerian women, focusing on health, justice, farming, and support initiatives.