President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in seven newly appointed ministers in an official ceremony held on Monday, 4th November 2024 at the Council Chambers in Abuja. This swearing-in comes a few days after the Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointments. The new ministers, filling various strategic positions, were urged by President Tinubu to view their roles as a commitment to national service. They include:
- Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
- Nentawe Yilwatda as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
- Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi as the Minister of Labour and Employment.
- Jumoke Oduwole as the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment.
- Idi Mukhtar Maiha as the Minister of Livestock Development.
- Yusuf Abdullahi Ata as the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development.
- Suwaiba Said Ahmad as the Minister of State for Education.
The President expressed satisfaction with the newly sworn-in ministers, noting their readiness to serve amidst ongoing economic challenges and security concerns. He commended his team for their tireless dedication to steering Nigeria toward recovery, emphasizing that economic revival is now within reach. Last week, the Senate confirmed the appointments the seven ministers nominated by President Tinubu.
