BREAKING NEWS: Tinubu Swears In Bianca Ojukwu and Six Others as Ministers,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in seven newly appointed ministers during an official ceremony held at the Council Chambers in Abuja on Monday, 4th November 2024. This event follows the recent confirmation of their appointments by the Nigerian Senate, marking a critical step forward in the administration's efforts to tackle pressing national challenges.
The newly appointed ministers, who are set to assume strategic roles across various sectors, were urged by President Tinubu to consider their responsibilities as a profound commitment to serving the nation. In his address, the President emphasized the need for diligent leadership to drive national growth, economic stability, and social welfare.
The list of newly sworn-in ministers includes:
- **Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu** as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
- **Nentawe Yilwatda** as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
- **Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi** as the Minister of Labour and Employment
- **Jumoke Oduwole** as the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment
- **Idi Mukhtar Maiha** as the Minister of Livestock Development
- **Yusuf Abdullahi Ata** as the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development
- **Suwaiba Said Ahmad** as the Minister of State for Education
In his remarks, President Tinubu expressed confidence in the readiness of the newly sworn-in ministers to take on their roles amid Nigeria’s ongoing economic and security challenges. He praised their dedication to public service and underscored the administration's commitment to steering the country toward economic recovery and stability. Tinubu highlighted that while economic revival remains a daunting task, the dedication of his team and the new appointees brings the goal within reach.
Last week, the Senate’s confirmation of these appointments underscored the government’s focused approach toward strengthening its leadership team in key sectors. With this latest swearing-in, President Tinubu's administration signals its determination to advance policies aimed at economic transformation, poverty alleviation, employment growth, and education reform, all critical to Nigeria’s future stability and development.