Jonathan, Buhari's Ex-Ministers in Tinubu's Cabinet and Their Portfolios

FCT, State House - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, August 16, released portfolios for his 45 newly appointed ministers.

The Nigerian Senate had confirmed 45 ministerial nominees sent for screening and confirmation.

Four of the 45 appointed ministers have served under Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari's administration.

Jonathan and Buhari's ministers in Tinubu's cabinet

• Ali Pate

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare - Ali Pate

Pate served as Minister of State for Health under former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration between 2011 and 2013.

• Nyesom Wike

Minister of Federal Capital Territory - Nyesom Wike

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan, in July 2011, appointed Wike as the Minister of State for Education and later promoted him to Federal Minister of Education in September 2013.

• Heineken Lokpobiri

Minister of State, Petroleum Resources - Heineken Lokpobiri

Lokpobiri was the immediate Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development under Muhammadu Buhari’s administration

• Festus Keyamo

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development - Festus Keyamo

Keyamo was also a former Minister of State for Employment under Muhammadu Buhari’s administration

Full list of President Tinubu’s ministers and their portfolios

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assigned portfolios to his newly appointed ministers.

Ajuri Ngelale, the president's spokesman, confirmed the portfolios at Aso Rock on Wednesday, August 16.

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“He’s a miracle-working God”: Festus Keyamo reacts after making Tinubu's ministerial list

The immediate past minister of state for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to his ministerial nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Keyamo was nominated by President Tinubu today, Friday, August 4, after missing the two previous lists of ministerial nominees.

Reacting to his ministerial nomination on his Twitter page @fkeyamo, he could not hide his excitement as he thanked and praised God.

Source: Legit.ng