Tinubu Swears in 45 Ministers, Unveils New Cabinet for Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated the new Federal Executive Council (FEC) of 45 ministers on Monday at the State House Conference Center, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The ceremony was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, and other top government officials and dignitaries.

The new cabinet comprises of 15 women and 30 men, representing various states and regions of the country. The ministers were sworn in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Olukayode Awriola in seven groups, each consisting of six or seven ministers.

The first batch comprised the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State Gas in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy, and Minister of Education Tahir Maman.

The second batch to be sworn in are, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of State (Oil), Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari.

The third batch of ministers to be sworn-in Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, and Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh.

The fourth batch of ministers to be sworn-in Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, Minister of Transportation, Alkali Sa’id, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Anite, and Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru.

The fifth batch of ministers to be sworn-in Minister of State Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Gwarzo, Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mariya Mahmud, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu.

The sixth batch of ministers to be sworn in are Minister of State Education, Yusuf Sunumu, Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, and Minister of State Police Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman- Ibrahim.

The seventh batch of ministers to be sworn in are Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, Minister of State Environment, Ishak Salako, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani.

The new ministers are expected to work with the president to deliver on his vision of transforming Nigeria into a prosperous, secure, and united nation.

The president congratulated the new ministers and urged them to be diligent, accountable, and patriotic in their service to the nation.

In his inaugural speech, Tinubu said that he was confident that the new ministers would help him to achieve his goals for the country.

“I am confident that this team will work tirelessly to deliver on the promises we made to Nigerians,” he said. “We will work together to build a better future for our country.”

The new ministers come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. They include former governors, legislators, and business leaders.

Tinubu said that he had chosen the ministers based on their competence and their commitment to serving the people of Nigeria.

“I have chosen these ministers because I believe they have the skills and experience to help me to achieve my goals,” he said. “I am confident that they will work tirelessly to make Nigeria a better place.”

The new ministers will be responsible for a wide range of portfolios, including the economy, education, health, and security.

Tinubu said that he was confident that they would work together to address the challenges facing the country.

“I am confident that this team will work together to build a better future for our country,” he said. “We will work together to create jobs, improve the economy, and provide security for all Nigerians.”

The inauguration of the new FEC is a significant milestone for the Tinubu administration. It marks the beginning of the implementation of the president’s agenda for the country.

Tinubu has promised to focus on the economy, security, and infrastructure during his term in office. He has also promised to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians.

The new ministers will play a key role in helping Tinubu to achieve his goals. They will be responsible for implementing the government’s policies and programs.

The inauguration of the new FEC is a positive development for Nigeria. It shows that the government is committed to addressing the challenges facing the country.

The new ministers will be under pressure to deliver results. They will be judged on their ability to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians.

The success of the Tinubu administration will depend on the performance of the new FEC.

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