President Bola Tinubu’s request for confirmation of seven ministerial nominees was formally received by the Senate on Thursday. The president’s request was contained in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, which was read at the plenary.

The nominees include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Amb. Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Idi Muktar Maiha, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, and Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad.

President Tinubu sought expedited consideration. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced, “Distinguished colleagues, the presidential request is referred to the Committee of the Whole for consideration very soon.”

Newsmen reports that the Senate is expected to screen the nominees openly at its Committee of the Whole at a yet-to-be announced date next week.