55 days after inauguration, Buhari unveils ministerial nominees

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday made public a list of 43 ministerial nominees that will work with him for his second term in office.

Among new faces that he listed among the nominees are Festus Keyamo, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Rauf Aregbesola, former governor of Osun state, and Godswill Akpabio, former governor of Akwa Ibom as ministers.

On the list are Sunday Dare, executive commissioner at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Sharon Ikeazor, a former lawmaker, Tayo Alasoadura, a former federal lawmaker and Olorunnibe Mamora, former speaker of the Lagos house of assembly.

Chris Ngige, Rotimi Amaechi, Babatunde Fashola, Adamu Adamu and Lai Mohammed are among those he reappointed.

The ministerial nominees list came 55 days after president Buhari was inaugurated for his second term in office on May 29, 2019.

The list which has been sent to the Senate for screening is expected to be read out on Tuesday.

So far, Senate President Lawan has reeled out some names on the list which has 43 nominees.

Below are the nominees:

1. Chris Ngige
2. Hadi Sirika
3. Rotimi Amaechi
4. Festus Keyamo
5. Uche Ogah
6. Emeka Nwajuiba
7. Sadiya Farouk
8. Musa Bello
9. Babatunde Fashola
10. Godswill Akpabio
11. Sharon Ikeazor
12. Ogbonnaya Onu

13. Akpa Udo

14. Adebayo

15. Timipre Sylva
16. Adamu Adamu
17. Lai Mohammed
18. Shewuye (Borno)
19. Isa Pantami
20. Gbemi Saraki
21. Ramatu Tijani
22. Clement Abam
23. George Akume
24. Sunday Dare
25. Geofrey Onyeama
26. Tayo Alasaodura
27. Olorunminbe Mamora
28. Mohammed Abdullahi
29. Osagie Ehanere
30. Maryam Katagun
31. Zainab Ahmed
32. Sabo Nano
33. Zubair Dada
34. Paullen Tallen
35. Abubakar Aliyu
36. Sale Mamman
37. Abubakar Malami
38. Muhammed Mamood
39. Mohammed Adamu
40. Rauf Aregbesola
41. Mustapha Buba Jedi Agba
42. Olamilekan Adegbite
43. Mohammed Dangyadi