Tinubu Sends New Ministers For Senate Screening
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday sent fresh nominations to the Senate in Abuja, seeking approval for key appointments in his administration.
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The requests, read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, include Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGULARISATION OF AREA COUNCIL LAND DOCUMENTS NULLIFIED/CANCELLED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF FCT
The move follows recent changes in government positions.
The nominations came after the resignation of Adebayo Adelabu, creating a vacancy in the power ministry.
Tinubu also asked lawmakers to confirm Rabiu Umar as head of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
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The Senate quickly referred the requests for screening in line with procedure.
The push aims to fill critical roles and keep government operations steady, especially in the energy sector.
Lawmakers noted the importance of strong leadership in power and petroleum, areas facing ongoing challenges. Committees were directed to handle the nominations without delay.
Tegbe’s nomination comes as the power sector continues to struggle with supply issues and funding gaps.
His expected confirmation, alongside others, is seen as part of efforts to steady reforms and improve performance across key sectors.
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