Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented a list of 28 ministerial nominees to the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Among the nominees are prominent figures from various states, including Betta Edu and John Enoh, representing Cross River State NEGROIDHAVEN can report.
Dr Edu, a former Commissioner for Health in Cross River State, and John Enoh, a former senator, have been nominated by President Tinubu for ministerial positions, drawing attention from both political circles and the public.
However, there has been significant surprise and discussion on social media as the immediate past governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, did not make it to the list of nominees. Ayade’s absence from the list has generated public sentiment and speculation about the reasons behind the exclusion.
Below is the list.
1. Akwa Ibom: Ekperikpe Ekpo
2. Cross river: Betta Edu
3. Cross river: John Enoh
4. Delta: Stella Okotete
5. Edo: Abubakar Momoh
6. Rivers: Nyesom Wike
7. Bauchi: Yusuf M Tuggar
8. Bauchi: Ali Pate
9. Borno: Abubakar Kyari
10. Taraba: Sani A Danladi
11. Jigawa: Mohamed Badaru
12. Kaduna: Nasir El-Rufai
13. Katsina: Ahmad Dangiwa
14. Katsina: Hanatu Musawa
15. Sokoto: Bello M Goronyo
16. Abia: Nkiru Onyejiocha
17. Anambra: Uju Ohaneye
18. Ebonyi: David Umahi
19. Enugu: Uche Nnaji
20. Imo: Doris Uzoka
21. Ekiti: Dele Alake
22. Ondo: Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
23. Ogun: Olawale Edun
24. Oyo: Adebayo Adelabu
25. Benue: Joseph Utsev
26. Kwara: Lateef Fagbemi
27. Nasarawa: Imaan S-Ibrahim
28. Niger: Mohammed Idris.
As Nigerians await the confirmation process in the Senate, many in Cross River State have taken to social media to express their views on the nomination of Betta Edu and John Enoh. While some lauded the nominations, others questioned the absence of the former governor, given his tenure in office.
Cross Riverians have expressed diverse opinions about the potential implications of Edu and Enoh’s nominations, with discussions focusing on their track records and potential contributions to national development.
President Tinubu’s selection of ministerial nominees has drawn attention to the political landscape in various states, with the nomination of Betta Edu and John Enoh being of particular interest to the people of Cross River State.
The Senate’s confirmation process is expected to shed more light on the reasons behind Ayade’s exclusion and the potential significance of the nominations of Edu and Enoh in Nigeria’s governance and policy direction.
