JUST IN: Senate confirms 45 of 48 Ministerial nominees

The Senate has successfully completed the screening process for 45 out of the 48 nominations put forward by President Bola Tinubu for ministerial positions. This significant step was taken during the Senate's session on August 7.

The confirmation of these 45 nominations as cabinet members underscores the progress made in forming the new ministerial team. However, the security clearance process is still ongoing for three nominees: Nasir El-Rufai (former Kaduna State Governor), Stella Okotete (Delta State), and Abubakar Danladi (Taraba State).

During the session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio conducted a series of voice votes to determine the approval of these nominations. The diligence shown in this screening process reflects the Senate's commitment to ensuring that qualified and capable individuals assume ministerial roles.

The announcement of the confirmation is a significant milestone and follows President Tinubu's submission of a 28-member list to the Senate for approval on July 27. This collective effort highlights the collaborative nature of the nomination and confirmation process, which is crucial for effective governance.

As the remaining nominations undergo security clearance, the successful screening of the majority of nominees reinforces the ongoing efforts to establish a well-qualified and diverse ministerial team to contribute to the country's progress and development.


The confirmed Ministers are:

Abubakar Kyari (Borno)

Abubakar Momoh (Edo)

Nyesom Wike (Rivers)

Engr Joseph Utserv (Benue)

Senator John Owan Enoh (Cross River)

Hon Bello Mohammad (Sokoto)

Mohammed Badaru Abubakar (Jigawa)

Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (Bauchi)

Uju Kennedy Ohaneye (Anambra)

Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Ondo)

Nkieruka Onyejeocha (Abia)

Dr Betta Edu (Cross River State)

Imaan Sulieman Ibrahim (Nasarawa)

David Umahi (Ebonyi)

Adebayo Olawale Edun (Ogun)

Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa (Katsina)

Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji (Enugu)

Mr Dele Alake (Ekiti)

Waheed Adebayo Adelabu (Oyo)

Mohammed Idris (Niger)

Prof Ali Pate (Bauchi)

Dr Doris Anite Uzoka (Imo)

Lateef Fabemi SAN (Kwara)

Rt Hon Ekperikpe Ekpo (Akwa Ibom)

Hannatu Musawa (Katsina)

Ibrahim Geidam (Yobe)

Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (Niger)

Hieneken Lokpobiri (Bayelsa)

Alkali Ahmed Saidu (Gombe)

Dr Tanko Sununu (Kebbi)

Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi)

Bello Matawalle (Zamfara)

Adegboyega Oyetola (Osun)

Simon Bako Lalong (Plateau)

Abdullahi Tijani Muhammad Gwarzo (Kano)
Bosun Tijani (Ogun)
Dr Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure (Kano)
Dr Iziaq Salako (Ogun)
Dr Tunji Alausa (Lagos)
Lola Ade-John (Lagos)
Prof Tahir Mamman SAN (Adamawa)
Zephaniah Jisalo (FCT)
Uba Maigari Ahmadu (Taraba)
Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu (Kogi)
Festus Keyamo SAN (Delta)