In a much-anticipated announcement, President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list was unveiled, featuring notable personalities. Among the nominees are the former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and three other ex-governors – Dave Umahi (Ebonyi), Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna), and Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa).
The list also includes prominent figures such as Presidential spokesman, Dele Alake; acting National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Abubakar Kyari; and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Lateef Fagbemi.
Presenting the list before the Senate, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, brought an end to the long wait by Nigerians. Senate President Godswill Akpabio received the list, dated July 27, 2023, titled ‘Request for Confirmation of Ministerial-Nominees.’
A total of 28 nominees were read out by Akpabio, with significant representation from politicians, including ex-governors, serving and former members of the Senate and House of Representatives.
Among the nominees, 25% are women, reflecting a commitment to gender inclusion in the political sphere. The women on the list are Betta Edu, Doris Aniche Uzoka, Hannatu Musawa, Nkiru Onyeojiocha, Stella Okotete, Uju Kennedy Ohaneye, and Iman Suleiman Ibrahim.
The timely submission of the ministerial list by Tinubu a day before the constitutional deadline of July 28, 2023, highlights his focus on a swift cabinet formation. This stands in contrast to the delayed appointment of ministers during the Muhammadu Buhari administration, which unveiled its cabinet six months after inauguration in 2015.
The Fifth Amendment to the 1999 Constitution mandates the President to submit the names of ministerial nominees to the National Assembly within 60 days of assuming office, a constitutional requirement that Tinubu has fulfilled.
See the full list of Tinubu’s ministerial list:
Abubakar Momoh
2. Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar
3. Arch. Ahmed Dangiwa
4. Barr. Hannatu Musawa
5. Chief Uche Nnaji
6. Dr. Betta Edu
7. Dr. Doris Aniche Uzoka
8. H.E. David Umahi
9. H.E. Nyesom Wike
10. H.E. Badaru Abubakar
11. H.E. Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufai
12. Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo
13. Hon.Nkeiruka Onyejocha
14. Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo
15. Hon. Stella Okotette
16. Hon. Uju Kennedy Ohaneye
17. Mr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo
18. Mr. Dele Alake
19. Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN
20. Mr. Muhammad Idris
21. Mr. Olawale Edun
22. Mr. Waheed Adebayo Adelabu
23. Mrs Iman Suleiman Ibrahim
24. Professor Ali Pate
25. Professor Joseph Utsev
26. Senator Abubakar Kyari
27. Senator John Enoh
28. Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi
Below is a breakdown of the nominees according to the geo-political zones:
North-East
Yusuf Maitama Tuggar – Bauchi
Ali Pate –Bauchi
Abubakar Kyari – Borno
Sani Abubakar Danladi – Taraba
North-West
Badaru Abubakar – Jigawa
Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufai – Kaduna
Ahmed Dangiwa – Katsina
Hannatu Musawa – Katsina
Bello Muhammad Goronyo – Sokoto
North Central
Lateef Fagbemi – Kwara
Muhammad Idris – Niger
Iman Suleiman Ibrahim – Nasarawa
Joseph Utsev – Benue
South-West
Olubunmi Tunji Ojo – Ondo
Dele Alake – Ekiti
Olawale Edun – Ogun
Waheed Adebayo Adelabu – Oyo
South-South
Nyesom Wike – Rivers
Abubakar Momoh – Edo
Betta Edu – Cross River
Ekperikpe Ekpo – Akwa Ibom
Stella Okotette – Delta
John Enoh – Cross River
South-East
Uche Nnaji – Enugu
Doris Aniche Uzoka – Imo
David Umahi – Ebonyi
Nkeiruka Onyejocha – Abia
Uju Kennedy Ohaneye – Anambra
