President Bola Tinubu is set to swear in seven new ministers today, November 4, 2024, at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja. The ministers-designate are:
- Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
- Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi: Minister of Labour and Employment
- Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
- Dr. Jumoke Oduwole: Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Trade and Investment)
- Idi Mukhtar Maiha: Minister of Livestock Development
- Yusuf Abdullahi Ata: Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development
- Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad: Minister of State for Education
This swearing-in ceremony follows a major cabinet reshuffle approved by President Tinubu on October 23, which included the re-assignment of 10 ministers and the nomination of seven new ministers. The Senate confirmed the seven nominees after screening on October 31.
