President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will swear in seven newly appointed ministers on Monday, marking a major step in his administration’s ongoing restructuring efforts.
This update was shared by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, on his verified X account on Sunday.
The seven ministers, cleared by the Senate last week, are set to assume pivotal roles across several sectors. Among them are:
Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction); Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi (Labour and Employment) and Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu (State for Foreign Affairs).
Others are: Dr. Jumoke Oduwole (Trade and Investment); Idi Mukhtar Maiha (Livestock Development); Yusuf Abdullahi Ata (State for Housing and Urban Development) and Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad (State for Education).
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will swear in the new seven ministers tomorrow Monday. The Ministers 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.
“Others are Dr Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Trade and Investment), Idi Mukhtar Maiha – Minister of Livestock Development; Yusuf Abdullahi Ata – Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development and Dr Suwaiba Said Ahmad – Minister of State Education.
“The Senate cleared the ministers last week.”
This cabinet reshuffle comes after months of growing calls from Nigerians for change.
Tinubu’s administration has been working to address the country’s challenges, and these new appointments are expected to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to their respective ministries.
