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Ex-Governors El-Rufai, Umahi, Wike, Badaru Make Tinubu’s Ministerial List

Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Betta Edu and Hannatu Musawa also made the initial 28-person shortlist.

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday announced President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list.

The list which was read out on Thursday confirmed Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufai, Dele Alake and Nyesom WIke as nominees for the cabinet. 

Though it was not stated what exact positions they’ll hold, the 28 nominees were read out by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

Also on the list  are Abubakar Momoh, Yusuf Maitama Tukur, Ahmed Dangiwa, Hannatu Musawa , Uche Nnaji, Betta Edu, Dorris Aniche Uzoka, David Umahi, Badaru Abubakar CON, Ekperipe Ekpo, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, Stella Okotete, Oju Kennedy Ohaneye, Bello Muhammad Gorony, Lateef Fagbemi, Muhammad Idris, Olawale Edun, Waheed Adebayo Adelabu, Iman Suleiman Ibrahim, Ali Pate, Joseph Utsev, John Enoh and Sani Abubakar Danladi.

The president’s letter read out by Apkabio said “While  noting that the above list is  not exhaustive, I hope the aforementioned nominees will receive the expeditious consideration and confirmation of the senate. 

“Please accept, distinguished senators, the assurances of my highest regards.”

See full list below…

FIRST BATCH OF 28 MINISTERIAL NOMINEES ANNOUNCED AT SENATE PLENARY THUR JULY 27

1. Abubakar Momoh

2. Yusuf Maitama Tukur 

3. Ahmed Dangiwa

4. Hannatu Musawa 

5. Uche Nnaji

6. Betta Edu

7. Dorris Aniche Uzoka 

8. David Umahi 

9. Nyesom Wike 

10. Badaru Abubakar CON 

11. Nasiru Ahmed Elrufai 

12. Ekperipe Ekpo

13. Nkiruka Onyejeocha

14. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo

15. Stella Okotete

16. Oju Kennedy Ohaneye

17. Bello Muhammad Goronyo

18. Dele Alake

19. Lateef Fagbemi

20. Muhammad Idris

21. Olawale Edun

22. Waheed Adebayo Adelabu

23. Iman Suleiman Ibrahim

24. Ali Pate

25. Joseph Utsev

26. Abubakar Kyari

27. John Enoh

28. Sani Abubakar Danladi

Additional nominations to be sent in due course.

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