President Bola Tinubu on Monday charged the newly appointed Ministers to be committed to partnering with him in building the nation.
The President who said this during the swearing-in ceremony of the seven ministers at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, noted that the ministers were appointed at a time when Nigeria needs rescue.
Tinubu however appreciated them for their willingness to work with his administration despite the current economic, security and other challenges plaguing the nation.
The President said, “The moment is challenging. The present situation calls for a very serious commitment. Yours is a duty to serve and that is what you’ve got to do. I really appreciate the fact that you have taken the oath of office and are ready to serve your nation at the time we are facing the challenges of economic growth and other items like security challenges and others.
“It is not easy to find just the unique people that will surrender their lives, freedoms, and other responsibilities to serve their nation anytime in this time of challenges. You are called upon to join the team to rescue this country.”
News About Nigeria reports that the newly sworn in Ministers include, Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu (Minister of State Foreign Affairs), Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi (Minister of Labour & Employment), Jumoke Oduwole (Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment), Idi Mukhtar Maiha (Minister of Livestock Development).
Also, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata (Minister of State, Housing, and Urban Development), Nentawe Yilwatda (Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction) and Suwaiba Said Ahmad (Minister of State Education) were sworn in today.