Former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, his Rivers State counterpart Nyesom Wike and eminent medical scholar Ali Pate are on the list of ministerial nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it was learnt this morning.
Also nominated for cabinet positions are legal luminary Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); an economist Olawale Edun, banker Adebayo Adelabu, former Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Leader Mrs. Betta Edu, Senator Ben Ayade and eminent journalist Dele Alake, who is currently the Special Adviser on Media, Strategy and Special Duties.
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A Senate source said the President forwarded the list to Senate President Godswill Akpabio this morning, in line with the constitutional provision that the list should get to the National Assembly within 60 days after the presidential inauguration.
The list is a blend of politicians and technocrats, the source added.
However, the source could not confirm whether the list had portfolios. He could not also confirm the number of nominees.
However, the source said the list reflected the national character and outlook of the President and the ruling party.
President Tinubu had hinted about setting up a government of inclusion and competence after assuming the reins.
Akpabio announces 28 Ministerial nominees from President Tinubu, See the full list below:
Abubakar Momoh
Professor Yusuf Maitama Tuggar
Architect Dangiwa
Hannatu Musawa
Chief Uche Nnaji
Dr Beta Edu
Dr Doris
David Umahi
Nyesome wike
Abubakar Badaru
Nasir elrufai
Rt ekperikpe egbo
Hon. Nkiru onyechiocha
Hon. Okubunmi tunji ojo
Stella Okotete
Uju Kennedy
Mr bello goronyo
Dele Alake
Lateef Fagbemi
Mohammed Idris Malagi
Adebayo adelabu
Iman suleiman
Ali pate
Professor Joseph Hudsef
Senator Abubakar Kyari
Senator John
Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi
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