President Tinubu swears in ministers-designate in Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore-in the 45 ministers-designate at the Banquent Hall of the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja..

Only 45 of the president’s 48 nominations for ministerial positions received the Senate’s approval.

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Due to the Senate’s lack of access to their security clearances during the confirmation hearing, Nasir el-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State, Stella Okotete (Delta), and Danladi Abubakar (Taraba) were not confirmed.

The 45 successful ministers-designate completed their documentation at the weekend as part of the fulfillment to enable them be sworn in as cabinet members.

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