President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, swore in seven new ministers into his cabinet at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja.
This followed their confirmation by the Senate on October 31 after a screening exercise.
The new cabinet members took the oath of office in batches of four and three after their citations were read by the State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr Abiodun Oladunjoye.
The first four included Idi Maiha (Minister of Livestock Development); Yusuf Ata (State, Housing and Urban Development); Dr Suwaiba Ahmad (State, Education) and Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (State, Foreign Affairs).
Afterwards, Dr Jumoke Oduwole (Industry, Trade and Investment), Dr Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction); and Muhammadu Dingyadi (Minister of Labour and Employment) took their oaths before the President.
In a major cabinet reshuffle on October 23, Tinubu approved the re-assignment of 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios, discharged five others and nominated seven new ministers for onward transmission to the Senate for confirmation.
In his address, the President urged the new cabinet members to remain focused amidst fierce criticism as they serve the country at a critical time.
“You will be part of criticism and abuse. Don’t worry; stay focused and stay resilient. Your thanks will come with the history of growth and prosperity for this country.”He said.
While congratulating the new ministers, Tinubu thanked the National Assembly for conducting the screening diligently and expeditiously.
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