Former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai and the ex Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike and others are now on the list of ministerial nominees forwarded to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According reports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu forwarded the ministerial list to the Senate on Thursday morning to the 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.
President Tinubu had hinted about setting up a government of inclusion and competence after assuming the reins. He said experienced ministers will drive his ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda in the national interest, despite keeping the list to his chest, it was gathered that it was drawn following wider consultations with members of the ruling APC National Caucus, the Progressive Governors’ Forum, other top party leaders and relevant stakeholders.
Close members of the President has emphasised the need to nominate patriotic, committed and experienced persons without baggage such as: Pate, a Harvard professor of medicine, is a former Minister of State (Health) in the defunct Jonathan Administration.
Wike, a lawyer, former Minister of State for Education, and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, was the leader of the aggrieved G-5.
El-Rufai, a former Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), headed the APC Panel on Restructuring.
Fagbemi, who hails from Ijagbo, Kwara State, is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
Edun, one-time Lagos Finance Commissioner, is currently Special Adviser to the President on Monetary Policy.
Oyetola, a financial expert, was governor of Osun State between 2018 and 2022.
APC Women Leader, Dr. Edu, a former Health Commissioner in Cross Rivers State.
Ayade, a professor of microbiology, has served as Senator before he became governor.
The nominee from Oyo State, Adelabu, retired as Central Bank Deputy Governor and others. According to the source, the screening of nominees is likely to be held next week.
