Buhari swears in new ministers
You're referring to the recent development in Nigeria!
Yes, on August 21, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari swore in 7 new ministers at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria. The new ministers were appointed to replace those who had resigned or were dropped from the cabinet.
The newly sworn-in ministers are:
- Henry Ikaya (Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development)
- Umana Okon Umana (Minister of Niger Delta Affairs)
- Godwin Obaseki (Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development)
- Ademola Adeyemi-Bero (Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment)
- Nkechi Ikpeazu (Minister of State for Education)
- Ekumankama Joseph Nkama (Minister of State for Science, Technology and Innovation)
- Umar Ibrahim El-Yakub (Minister of State for Works and Housing)
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by top government officials, including the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, and other cabinet members.
The new ministers are expected to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to their respective ministries, and to help drive the implementation of the government's policies and programs.