The Nigerian Senate is bracing for the announcement of the long-awaited list of ministerial nominees from President Bola Tinubu today, as credible sources within the government suggest. This move comes as President Tinubu approaches the end of his first 60 days in office, during which he is mandated by the Nigerian constitution to submit the list of individuals who will serve as ministers in his government.
Having assumed office on Monday, May 29, succeeding former President Muhammadu Buhari, President Tinubu has been meticulously considering potential candidates to take on crucial ministerial positions. The secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume, revealed on Wednesday that he had held a meeting with the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, to discuss the impending ministerial list.
In a tweet following the meeting, Akume expressed enthusiasm, stating, “Exciting times ahead! Another productive meeting with The Senate President ahead of the ministerial nominees submission to the National Assembly. The Executive and Legislature joining forces to deliver quality dividends of democracy to the people. #RenewedHope”
Since June, President Tinubu has already appointed 20 aides to serve as special advisers in various capacities. These appointments encompass senior special assistants (SSAs), personal assistants (PAs), personal physicians, and photographers. However, the highly anticipated ministerial list has remained under wraps, reportedly awaiting clearance from government security agencies.
While the list’s contents remain undisclosed to the public, speculations are rife that President Tinubu has selected approximately five former governors to join his administration. This move is believed to bring in a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives to contribute to the government’s agenda.
Addressing the speculations and purported leaked lists circulating on social media, Dele Alake, Tinubu’s special adviser on communication, debunked the authenticity of these claims. In early July, Alake urged Nigerians to disregard the unauthorized lists, emphasizing that the President would officially announce the ministerial nominees when he deems it appropriate.
About the rumors, Alake clarified, “There is no iota of truth in all of those things. When the President is good and ready, you will be the first to know about his intentions. All of those things you’ve been reading in the media are mere fabrications. This is an executive presidency; we’re not running a parliamentary system. So, the President, the buck stops on his table, and he decides when it’s fit and proper for him to make his cabinet list.”
As the nation awaits the official release of President Tinubu’s ministerial nominees, the Senate stands ready to engage in the vetting and confirmation process to fill critical positions in Nigeria’s government and drive the country forward. The upcoming appointments hold significant importance in shaping the policies and strategies that will shape Nigeria’s trajectory for the next few years. Citizens are keen to witness the unfolding of this crucial phase, hoping for a government that prioritizes the welfare and progress of the nation as a whole.
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