Former Lagos Governorship aspirant, Musiliu Obanikoro was today, March 18, sworn in as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (II).
Ex-Governorship aspirant sworn in as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
Obanikoro was sworn in by President Goodluck Jonathan along with seven other nominees.
Recommended articles
Obanikoro was sworn in by President Goodluck Jonathan along with seven other nominees.
The former Minister of State for Defence, was nominated by Jonathan and confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, March 11, despite widespread opposition due to allegations of election rigging levelled against him.
Other newly sworn-in Ministers include Patricia Akwashiki (Information), Nicholas Ada (State, Foreign Affairs I), Augustine Akobundu (State, Defence), Fidelis Nwankwo (State, Health), Hauwa Bappa (State, Niger Delta Affairs), Kenneth Kobani (State, Industry, Trade and Investment) and Joel Ikeya (Labour and Productivity).
ADVERTISEMENT
The Minister of State for Health, Khaliru Alhassan was also named Minister of Health.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
How we reduced road traffic crashes by 42% – FRSC boss
Motorists express worry as long fuel queues resurface in FCT
Reno's $10,000 Challenge: I didn't build any school in Anambra, Obi opens up
Bullied student threatens Abuja school with lawsuit if abusers are not punished
EFCC withdraws appeal against Yahaya Bello
Gov Zulum wants Army to establish military base in Sambisa forest
2 Wike loyalists exit Fubara's cabinet as Governor reshuffles
Ganduje believes APC is the answer to Nigeria’s problems
Spate of deaths strikes Nigerian movie industry, Nigerians calls for action
ADVERTISEMENT
![Aliko Dangote and Tinubu [NAN]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Aliko Dangote and Tinubu [NAN]")