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President Tinubu swears in Bianca Ojukwu, six others as ministers
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in seven newly-appointed ministers during a ceremony at the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa today.
These ministers, recently confirmed by the Senate after a thorough screening process, now join Tinubu’s cabinet to fill vacancies and expand administrative roles.
This development follows Tinubu’s dismissal of five ministers roughly two weeks ago, leading to these nominations and subsequent confirmations to support his agenda with a reinforced cabinet.
The ministers
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.