By Raphael Ekpang
The former Senator representing Cross River Central, Sen John Owan-Enoh, immediate past governor of River State, Nyesom Wike, All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential aspirant Uju Kennedy Ohaneye among 25 others have made President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 28-man Ministerial list
The list was contained in a letter read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at the plenary on Thursday.The ministerial list was submitted to the Senate by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, at about 1:19 p.m.
The submission of ministerial nominees is in line with the constitutional provision stipulating that the president has from the date he is sworn in, a 60-day window to appoint ministers.
According to the ministerial list read by the Senate President, the nominees include former governors, economists, health experts, lawyers and allies of Mr Tinubu.
President Tinubu asked the Senate to screen and confirm the ministerial nominees.
Full list of the nominees:
– Abubakar Momoh– Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar CON– Arch. Ahmed Dangiwa– Barr. Hannatu Musawa– Chief Uche Nnaji– Dr. Betta Edu– Dr. Dorris Aniche Uzoka– H.E. David Umahi– H.E. Nyesom Wike– H.E. Badaru Abubakar CON– H.E. Nasiru Ahmed El-rufai– Rt. Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo– Hon. Nkiru Onyeojiocha– Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo– Hon. Stella Okotette– Hon. Uju Kennedy Ohaneye– Mr. Bello Muhammad G.– Mr. Dele Alake– Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN– Mr. Muhammad Idris– Mr. Olawale Edun– Mr. Waheed Adebayo Adelabu– Mrs Iman Suleiman Ibrahim– Professor Ali Pate– Professor Joseph– Senator Abubakar Kyari– Senator John Eno– Senator Sani Abubakar DanladiThe Senate President however referred the president’s request to the committee of a whole for consideration.
