- The Nigerian Senate has postponed the screening of ministerial nominees from October 29 to October 30, 2024, to allow nominees to complete the necessary documentation
- This postponement follows President Bola Tinubu’s reshuffle, where he sacked five ministers and nominated seven new candidates for ministerial positions
- Notable nominees include Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
The Nigerian Senate has postponed the screening of new ministerial nominees put forward by President Bola Tinubu. Initially scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, the screening has now been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 30, to allow the nominees to complete all necessary documentation and pre-screening requirements.
This development follows President Tinubu's recent reshuffle, during which he sacked five ministers and nominated seven new individuals for ministerial positions.
The president also re-assigned ten ministers to new portfolios.
Among the nominees is Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu, who has been nominated as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Nentawe Yilwatda has been designated as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, officially concluding the tenure of the suspended Betta Edu.
Other nominees include:
- Maigari Dingyadi as the Minister of Labour and Employment
- Jumoke Oduwole as the Minister of Industry
- Idi Maiha as the Minister for the newly established Livestock Development Ministry
- Yusuf Ata as the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development
- Suwaiba Ahmad as the Minister of State for Education
The Senate's decision to postpone the screening ensures that all nominees are adequately prepared for the confirmation process.
The screening outcome will be closely watched as the new appointees step into their roles amid various pressing national issues.
I’m ready to take hard decisions to move Nigeria forward — Tinubu
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, during his visit to Beijing affirmed his commitment to making tough decisions necessary for Nigeria's progress.
The president highlighted the productive discussions he had with Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, as well as his participation in the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
