Tinubu’s 7 New Ministerial Nominees and their Portfolios

Tinubu Announces Seven New Ministerial Nominees to Strengthen Cabinet

iexclusivenews – President Bola Tinubu has submitted the names of seven new ministerial nominees to the National Assembly, following the dismissal of six ministers from his cabinet.

This move aims to fill the resulting vacancies and restructure his administration by reassigning ten ministers to new portfolios.

The new ministerial nominees are expected to bring fresh perspectives and drive Nigeria’s development.

Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

Among the new ministerial nominees , President Tinubu has selected Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu for the position of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

Bianca is a distinguished diplomat, lawyer, businesswoman, and former beauty queen. In 2011, she was appointed as Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Affairs by President Goodluck Jonathan. She has also served as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ghana and later as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain.

Currently, she represents Nigeria at the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Bianca, the widow of Biafran leader Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has earned numerous international pageant titles.

Nentawe Yilwatda: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction

Nentawe Yilwatda is slated to become the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, officially concluding the tenure of suspended Betta Edu. Nentawe is an engineer and community developer from Plateau State, registered with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).

He has lectured at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, in Benue State. In 2017, former President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him as a Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), where he served as Resident Electoral Commissioner for Benue State.

Maigari Dingyadi: Minister of Labour and Employment

Maigari Dingyadi, hailing from Sokoto, has been nominated for the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Dingyadi served as Nigeria’s Minister of Police Affairs from August 2019 to May 2023. A graduate of Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria (1978), he has a strong political background, having represented Bodinga Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

He has also served as Secretary to the Sokoto State Government and Chairman of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) in Abuja.

Jumoke Oduwole: Minister of Industry

Jumoke Oduwole is set to take over the Ministry of Industry. She is an academic, advisor, and public speaker. From August 2019 to May 2023, she held the position of Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Doing Business. Before this, she served as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industry, Trade & Investment in the Office of the Vice President.

Oduwole is currently on leave from her position as Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, where she specializes in Jurisprudence and International Law.

Idi Maiha: Minister of Livestock Development

Idi Maiha has been appointed to lead the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development. He is the Chairman and CEO of Zaidi Farms Limited, based in Kaduna. Maiha previously served as Managing Director of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company, contributing significantly to Nigeria’s energy sector.

Yusuf Ata: Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development

Yusuf Ata will serve as the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. He is a seasoned educator and former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly. From 2003 to 2007, he served as Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Assembly Matters and later as Special Adviser on Inter-Governmental Affairs.

Suwaiba Ahmad: Minister of State for Education

Suwaiba Ahmad has been named the Minister of State for Education. She is an educationist and gender advocate, currently lecturing at Bayero University, Kano, and directing the Centre for Gender Studies.

Throughout her academic career, Ahmad has held several positions, including level coordinator, examination officer, PG coordinator, Sub Dean Academics, and Head of the Department of Science Education.

A New Chapter for Nigeria’s Cabinet

President Bola Tinubu’s submission of seven new ministerial nominees to the National Assembly marks a significant step in strengthening his cabinet and driving Nigeria’s development.

The ministerial nominees bring diverse expertise and experience, which are expected to contribute to the nation’s progress. As the National Assembly reviews the nominations, the focus remains on ensuring effective governance and achieving the administration’s goals.