Biography of new nigeria ministers
Here is a list of the new ministers appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in Nigeria, along with a brief biography:
1. Dr. Osagie Ehanire - Minister of Health
- Born: 1951, Benin City, Edo State
- Education: University of Benin (MBBS), University of Ibadan (MSc), University of London (PhD)
- Career: Consultant Physician, Professor of Medicine, Former Minister of State for Health (2015-2019)
2. Lai Mohammed - Minister of Information and Culture
- Born: 1952, Oro, Kwara State
- Education: University of Ilorin (LLB), Nigerian Law School (BL)
- Career: Lawyer, Politician, Former Minister of Information and Culture (2015-2019)
3. Abubakar Malami - Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation
- Born: 1958, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
- Education: University of Maiduguri (LLB), Nigerian Law School (BL)
- Career: Lawyer, Politician, Former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (2015-2019)
4. Zainab Ahmed - Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning
- Born: 1960, Kaduna, Kaduna State
- Education: Ahmadu Bello University (BSc), University of Maiduguri (MSc)
- Career: Economist, Former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning (2017-2019)
5. Chris Ngige - Minister of Labour and Employment
- Born: 1952, Anambra State
- Education: University of Lagos (BSc), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (MSc)
- Career: Medical Doctor, Politician, Former Governor of Anambra State (2003-2007)
6. Adamu Adamu - Minister of Education
- Born: 1956, Bauchi State
- Education: University of Maiduguri (BSc), University of Ibadan (MSc)
- Career: Professor of English, Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri (2004-2012)
7. Mohammed Bello - Minister of the Federal Capital Territory
- Born: 1959, Sokoto State
- Education: University of Sokoto (BSc), University of Maiduguri (MSc)
- Career: Professor of Geography, Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri (2012-2019)
8. Godwin Emefiele - Minister of State for Finance, Budget and National Planning
- Born: 1961, Delta State
- Education: University of Benin (BSc), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (MSc)
- Career: Economist, Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (2014-2023)
9. Timipre Sylva - Minister of State for Petroleum Resources
- Born: 1961, Bayelsa State
- Education: University of Port Harcourt (BSc), University of Lagos (MSc)
- Career: Politician, Former Governor of Bayelsa State (2009-2012)
10. Olamilekan Adegbite - Minister of Mines and Steel Development
- Born: 1961, Ogun State
- Education: University of Lagos (BSc), University of Ibadan (MSc)
- Career: Geologist, Politician, Former Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Ogun State (2011-2015)
11. Clement Agba - Minister of State for Budget and National Planning
- Born: 1963, Benue State
- Education: University of Benin (BSc), University of Lagos (MSc)
- Career: Economist, Politician, Former Commissioner for Finance in Benue State (2015-2019)
12. Sunday Dare - Minister of Youth and Sports Development
- Born: 1965, Oyo State
- Education: University of Lagos (BSc), University of Ibadan (MSc)
- Career: Politician, Former Executive Commissioner at the Nigerian Communications Commission (2015-2019)
13. Geoffrey Onyeama - Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Born: 1957, Enugu State
- Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (LLB), Nigerian Law School (BL)
- Career: Lawyer, Politician, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs (2015-2019)
14. Rotimi Amaechi - Minister of Transportation
- Born: 1965, Rivers State
- Education: University of Port Harcourt (BSc), University of Lagos (MSc)
- Career: Politician, Former Governor of Rivers State (2007-2015)
15. Abubakar Aliyu - Minister of State for Works and Housing
- Born: 1963, Yobe State
- Education: University of Maiduguri (BSc), University of Lagos (MSc)
- Career: Engineer, Politician, Former Commissioner for Works and Housing in Yobe State (2015-2019)
16. Sharon Ikeazor - Minister of State for Environment
- Born: 1962, Anambra State
- Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (BSc), University of Lagos (MSc)
- Career: Politician, Former Commissioner for Environment in Anambra State (2015-2019)
17. Mohammed Mamman - Minister of Power
- Born: 1961, Nasarawa State
- Education: University of Maiduguri (BSc), University of Lagos (MSc)
- Career: Engineer, Politician, Former Commissioner for Works and Housing in Nasarawa State (2015-2019)
18. Pauline Tallen - Minister of Women Affairs
- Born: 1954, Plateau State
- Education: University of Jos (BSc), University of Lagos (MSc)
- Career: Politician, Former Deputy Governor of Plateau State (1999-2005)
19. Emeka Nwajiuba - Minister of State for Education
- Born: 1960, Imo State
- Education: University of Lagos (BSc), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (MSc)
- Career: Politician, Former Commissioner for Education in Imo State (2011-2015)
20. Gbemisola Saraki - Minister of State for Transportation
- Born: 1965, Kwara State
- Education: University of Lagos (BSc), University of Ibadan (MSc)
- Career: Politician, Former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Kwara State (2011-2015)
Please note that this list is subject to change as the government may make further appointments or changes.