President Tinubu to swear in seven new Ministers today

By Kunle Sanni

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to swear in seven newly appointed ministers today, Monday, according to a statement from presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga on his X account.

The appointees, confirmed by the Senate last week, will assume various strategic roles in Tinubu’s administration to drive its policy goals.

The new ministers are:

Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction,

Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi as Minister of Labour and Employment,

Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,

Dr. Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment,

Idi Mukhtar Maiha as Minister of Livestock Development,

Yusuf Abdullahi Ata as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, and

Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad as Minister of State for Education.

The swearing-in marks a pivotal step as the administration strengthens its team across multiple sectors.