The Nigerian Senate has postponed the scheduled screening of President Bola Tinubu’s latest ministerial nominees, originally set for today, citing the need for additional time to complete necessary documentation.
This adjustment is to allow nominees ample time to finalize all pre-screening requirements before their appearances.
Senator Basheer Lado, Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, conveyed the change through an official statement titled: “Postponement of Ministerial Screening.” The announcement stated that the screening will now take place at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
“The scheduled screening of ministerial nominees has been postponed by the Senate,” Lado stated. “This is to ensure all nominees conclude necessary documentation processes.”
On Monday, Lado had previously confirmed that the screening would proceed as initially scheduled on Tuesday. However, nominees required extra time to submit final documents to the Senate ahead of their official review.
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The screening delay affects seven key nominees awaiting Senate confirmation for various ministries, including Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi for Labour and Employment, and Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu for Foreign Affairs (Minister of State). Other nominees include Dr. Jumoke Oduwole for Industry, Trade and Development; Idi Muktar Maiha for Livestock Development; Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata for Housing (Minister of State); and Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad for Education (Minister of State).
Credible News recalls that President Bola Tinubu today removed five ministers from their positions, amid growing demands for changes within his administration.
Last week, President Tinubu formally requested the Senate to expedite the screening and confirmation of these appointments to ensure swift commencement of their roles.
Recall that President Tinubu appointed his ministers in August of last year. Since then, there have been calls for changes within the cabinet from some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Nigerian public, citing alleged poor performance by certain ministers.
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