President Tinubu swears in Bianca Ojukwu, six others as ministers

President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in seven newly-appointed ministers during a ceremony at the council chamber of Aso Rock Villa today.

These ministers, recently confirmed by the Senate after a thorough screening process, now join Tinubu’s cabinet to fill vacancies and expand administrative roles.

This development follows Tinubu’s dismissal of five ministers roughly two weeks ago, leading to these nominations and subsequent confirmations to support his agenda with a reinforced cabinet.

The ministers

The newly appointed ministers and their portfolios are:

Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction

Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi – Minister of Labour & Employment

Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu – Minister of State, Foreign Affairs

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment

Idi Mukhtar Maiha – Minister of Livestock Development

Yusuf Abdullahi Ata – Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development

Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad – Minister of State, Education

These new ministers are expected to immediately begin their roles and contribute to the administration’s goals in their respective areas.