Ministerial Nominees: Fani-Kayode Breaks Silence After Missing Out on Second List, Reveals Next Step
- Reactions have begun to trail the second batch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's ministerial list released on Wednesday, August 2
- Former aviation minister Femi Fani-Kayode described the ministerial nomination list as an excellent choice
- Similarly, Festus Keyamo, the former minister of labour and employment, also lauded the ministerial despite missing an opportunity on Tinubu's cabinet
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FCT, Abuja - Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has expressed his satisfaction with the second batch of ministerial nominees announced by the Senate on Wednesday, August 2.
The pragmatic and blunt Fani-Kayode took to his official Twitter handle to congratulate the nominees describing them as excellent choices.
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He wrote:
"Congratulations to all those in both the first and second Ministerial lists of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT).
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"They are all excellent choices, and I wish them the very best in their service to our great nation.
"I was a Minister 16 years ago, and I know how taxing and challenging it can be."
He urged well-meaning to pray for them as they journeyed to serve the nation and protect its citizens' interests.
Ministerial nominees: Kayemo backs Tinubu's second list
Similarly, the immediate past governor of labour and employment, Festus Keyamo, said he was pleased with the second list of ministerial nominees of President Tinubu announced by the Senate.
He wrote:
"The second batch of ministerial nominees by President Bola Tinubu @officialABAT are excellent choices. Congratulations to all of them. Wishing them God’s guidance in their various assignments."
Kogi Senator Moves Against El-Rufai During Ministerial Screening, Details Emerge
In another development, former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai appeared before the Nigerian Senate for ministerial screening on Tuesday, August 1.
During the screening, Senator Sunday Karimi moved against El-Rufai with a notice of a petition against the former governor.
Karimi said the petition is against El-Rufai over insecurity issues in Southern Kaduna while he was governor.
Ministerial List: Stella Oketette’s Woes Continue As Akpabio Halts Screening Over Alleged Forgery
Meanwhile, three ministerial nominees are on the brink of being yanked off due to illegalities like forgery and falsification.
One of the most controversial of the three is Stelle Oketette, the former boss of NEXIM Bank, who has been a centre of criticism after being enlisted by President Bola Tinubu.
Others included Arch. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa – Katsina State and Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji – Enugu State.
Source: Legit.ng
