The President of the Nigerian Senate, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, read the list of the first batch of Ministerial nominees sent to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike; former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi; former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El Rufai; and presidential spokesman, Dele Alake made the list.
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday, presented Tinubu’s ministerial list before the Senate.
Akpabio thereafter read the ministerial list with 28 nominees.
See full list:
1.Abubakar Momoh
2.Yusuf Maitama Tukur
3.Ahmad Dangiwa
4.Hannatu Musawa
5.Uche Nnaji
6.Betta Edu
7.Diris Anite Uzoka
8.David Umahi
9.Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
10.Abubakar Badaru
11.Nasir El Rufai
12.Ekerikpe Ekpo
13.Nkiru Onyejiocha
14.Olubunmi Ojo
15.Stella Okotete
16.Uju Kennedy Ohaneye
17 Bello Muhammad Goronyo
18.Dele Alake
19.Lateef Fagbemi
20.Mohammad Idris
21.Olawale Edun
22.Waheed Adebanwo
23.Suleman Ibrahim
24.Ali Pate
25.Joseph Usev
26.Abubakar Kyari
27.John Enoh
28.Sani Abubakar Danladi
Reacting to the list on Twitter, former senator and activist, Sheu Sani said, “The Ministerial list;The President embraced some Serpents with a known history of treachery and rewarded some vultures for playing the Judas. Appeasing a snake in a palace doesn’t spare the King.”
Another Twitter user, @Morris_Monye wrote, “Honestly that Ministerial list is like “You be my guy, come and use this one hold body” list. Does BAT genuinely believe in his heart that those people on the list have what it takes to turn the country around. A leader is as good as his team. Look at OBJ and GEJ’s team.”
“Ministerial position has become a compensation slot rather than being the list of technocrats who can make difference. List filled with Ex gov, Senators and Reps. Nothing for those who waited to be leaders of tomorrow.” @Mykoladoo opined.
@jessecarson007 tweeted, “I’m extremely disappointed at the list! Can’t believe how he is recruiting the same guys who wrecked the country.”
“So we have been waiting for His political compensation and thanks for helping me list for more than two months? Na this one wants to help Nigeria out of the mess?” @CEOchrysolite Tweeted.
