After a long wait, President
Muhammadu Buhari finally sent a 43-man ministerial list to the Senate on
Tuesday.
The list, which was read by
Senate President Ahmed Lawan, has few surprises, some new entrants and
old-timers.
Here is a quick look at the
profile of the ministerial nominees:
Ukechuckwu Sampson Ogah: The
Abia-born Ogah is an oil magnet and a private investor. He was the 2019 APC
gubernatorial candidate.
Mohammed Musa Bello: The immediate past FCT Minister has been
nominated again by Buhari possibly to continue overseeing activities in the
ministry. He has a B.SC in management with a major in Banking and Finance from
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. He has an MBA in the same field. He
represents Adamawa state.
Godswill Akpabio: The former Governor of Akwa Ibom lost his re-election
bid to the Senate. He defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) months to
the last general elections after following out with his godson and successor
Udom Emmanuel. His nomination is expected to galvanise the APC in the state and
region where he is considered the leader.
Chris Ngige: Many thought he will be dropped from the incoming
cabinet following his long-drawn battles with Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and
medical doctors. But the former Anambra governor staged a comeback and is
likely to be assigned to the Ministry of Labour and Productivity.
Sharon Ikeazor: The current Executive Secretary, Pension
Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) is a surprise inclusion in the
cabinet considering the massive reforms she initiated in the PTAD. Buhari
certainly needs better needs of her to have nominated the former Women Leader
of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for cabinet role. She is expected to
serve as a Minister of State being a first-timer.
Adamu Adamu: The immediate past Minister of Education from Bauchi
state is likely to continue in the same capacity upon constitution of the new
cabinet.
Ambassador Maryam Katagun: The new entrant is expected to serve as
a junior minister from Bauchi state despite being Nigeria’s Permanent Delegate
to UNESCO. Considering her functions in UNESCO, she is likely to be assigned to
the Ministry of Education.
Timipre Sylva: One of the former governors to make the list,
Sylva’s inclusion means he won’t contest the November 2019 governorship election
in Bayelsa, which he presided over from 2007-2011. He replaces former Minister
of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Heineken Lokpobiri, who has
since picked the nomination form for APC governorship primary.
George Akume: The former Benue governor, who lost his senatorial
re-election bid, is back as a ministerial-nominee. He replaces former
Agriculture Minister Audu Ogbeh as the state’s representative.
Mustapha Baba Shehuri: The immediate past Minister of State for
Power Works Housing is back on the list ostensibly to give more impetus to
ongoing projects in the ministry.
Goddy Jedy- Agba: The former Group General Manager (GGM) Crude Oil
Marketing Division (OMD) NNPC wanted desperately to govern Cross Rivers but was
stopped by powerful forces. He left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the
APC where he has been rewarded with a ministerial slot.
Festus Keyamo: The human rights activist won the Delta ministerial
slot having served as Director of Strategic Communications of Buhari’s re-election
bid.
Ogbonnaya Onu: The immediate past Minister of Science of Technology
is back to represent Ebonyi state. He may be asked to continue with the
ministry.
Osagie Ehanire: Another returnee, Ehanire served as Minister of
State for Health. He may just be back in the ministry.
Clement Ike: The accountant was Commissioner for Environment in
Oshiomhole’s government for eight years.
Adeniyi Adebayo: Former Ekiti governor is a top chieftain of the
APC. He is back with a public office since he left as governor from 1999-2003.
Geoffrey Onyeama: The immediate Minister of Foreign Affairs from
Enugu is widely believed will continue in the same capacity.
Ali Isa Pantami: Gombe-born Director General and CEO of the
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in Nigeria is a new
inclusion on the cabinet list.
Emeka Nwajiuba: He has just been elected a member of the House of
Representatives on the platform of Accord Party. Nwajiuba was a member of the
House from 1999-2003.
Suleiman Adamu: The immediate past Minister of Water Resources from
Jigawa may continue with the ministry. He was also a former Inspector General
of Police.
Zainab Ahmed: The Kaduna-born accountant is immediate past Minister
of Finance.
Muhammad Mahmood: The current Chairman of the Universal Basic
Education Commission (UBEC) is a former member of the Kaduna House of Assembly
and Chairman of the Buhari Support Organisation.
Sabo Nanono: The retired banker has long been tipped for
ministerial appointment. He comes to the cabinet with years of experience in
banking.
Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi: A former Sokoto governor
(1990-1992), he was retired along with other military chiefs in 1999. He was a
legal adviser for the defunct All Nigeria’s People Party (ANPP) and
governorship candidate of Democratic People’s Party (DPP) in Kano.
Hadi Sirika: The immediate past Minister of Aviation is likely to
be back in familiar turf.
Abubakar Malami: The Minister of Justice and Attorney General is an
expected returnee being one of the President’s men in the last cabinet.
Ramatu Tijjan: The National Women Leader of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) is widely speculated to head the Ministry of Women Affairs.
Lai Mohammed: The immediate past Minister of Information and
Culture is not a surprise inclusion. He may be back in the same Ministry.
Gbemisola Saraki: The former Senator led the APC assault that led
to the collapse of his elder brother’s political empire in Kwara state. She is
tipped to serve as a Minister of State.
Babatunde Fashola: The immediate past Minister of Power, Works and
Housing is expectedly back to continue with projects he initiated in the first
term.
Olorunnibe Mamora: The former Senator and Lagos Speaker is a
surprise addition to the list considering he was just appointed Managing
Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) in 2018.
Mohammed H. Abdullahi: He is the immediate past Secretary to the
State Government, Nasarawa State Government.
Zubair Dada: Not much is known of the nominee from Niger.
Olamilekan Adegbite: He is the immediate past Ogun Commissioner for
Works and Infrastructure.
Tayo Alasoadura: The former Senator was a former Secretary to Ondo
State Government.
Rauf
Aregbesola: He is the immediate past Osun Governor and trained engineer.
Sunday Dare: The former editor is Executive Commissioner
(Stakeholder Management) of the Nigerian Communications Commission. He is to
represent Oyo state.
Paulen Talen: The former Deputy Governor of Plateau is a chieftain
of the APC.
Rotimi Amaechi: The immediate past Minister of Transportation is an
expected inclusion on the list.
Maigarai Dingyadi: Little is known of the nominee from Sokoto
state.
Abubakar D. Aliyu: He is a former deputy governor of Yobe.
Sadiya Umar Faruk: The Zamfara-born nominee is Federal Commissioner
of National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons.
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