President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in two newly appointed ministers, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro and Mr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, during a brief ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, shortly before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting commenced.
Dr. Doro, a pharmacist and lawyer from Plateau State, replaces Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, who now serves as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His nomination was confirmed by the Senate in late October.
Mr. Udeh, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu State, fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, who stepped down amid allegations of certificate forgery. Udeh’s appointment was confirmed by the Senate earlier on Thursday following a brief screening session. Before his elevation, he served as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu State.
Following the swearing-in, the FEC meeting began with a presentation from the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, who delivered an update on the nation’s economic outlook.
In attendance were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume; the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack; the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; and other members of the Council, including ministers and special advisers.
The meeting was still ongoing as of press time.
