President Bola Tinubu is gearing up to administer the oath of office to his ministers on Monday, August 21, 2023. The distinguished event is scheduled to take place at the prestigious State House Conference Centre, nestled within the iconic Aso Villa in Abuja. The proceedings are set to commence at the early hour of 10 o’clock in the morning.
According to a press release issued by the Director of the Information Office under the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, an interesting twist awaits this inauguration. Each minister has been granted the privilege to be accompanied by two guests, adding an air of warmth and camaraderie to the formalities.
Quoting the statement, “The President’s swearing-in ceremony is marked for Monday, August 21, 2023, unfolding within the dignified surroundings of the State House Conference Centre at Aso Villa, Abuja. The proceedings shall commence at the punctual time of 10:00 AM. Esteemed ministers, the stars of the occasion, are cordially invited to grace the event with two guests each. It is requested that all dignitaries, ministers, and their guests be seated by 9:00am.”
The roster of ministers and their assigned portfolios was also divulged by Willie Bassey. This impressive lineup includes: Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy; Mohammed Badaru, Minister of Defence; Bello Matawalle, Minister of State, Defence; Tahir Maman, Minister of Education; Yusuf Sununu, Minister of State, Education; Ahmed Dangiwa, Minister of Housing & Urban Development; Abdullahi Gwarzo, Minister of State, Housing & Urban Development; Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget & Economic Planning; Ishak Salako, Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management; Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory; Mairiga Mahmud, Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory; Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation; Bello Goronyo, Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation; Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security; Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security; Saidu Alkali, Minister of Interior; Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare; Tunji Alausa, Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare; Ibrahim Geidam, Minister of Police Affairs; Imaam Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of State, Police Affairs; Shuaibu Audu, Minister of Steel Development; U. Maigari Ahmadu, Minister of State, Steel Development; Muhammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation; Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice; Simon Lalong, Minister of Labour and Employment; Nkiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State, Labour and Employment; Zephaniah Jisalo, Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs; Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy; Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy; Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy; Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power; Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development; Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism; Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Transportation; Doris Anite, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment; Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology; David Umahi, Minister of Works; Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development; Abubakar Momoh, Minister of Youth; Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation; Ekperipe Ekpo, Minister of State, Gas Resources; Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources; John Enoh, Minister of Sports Development; and Uju Kennedy, Minister of Women Affairs.
