Former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike says President Bola Tinubu will not be sorry for nominating him to serve as a minister in his cabinet.
Wike stated this when he appeared before the red chamber on Monday afternoon for screening.
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Wike is the only PDP chieftain on the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration’s ministerial list, which the President sent to the Senate last Thursday.
Wike told the Senators that as governor of the oil-rich Niger Delta state from May 2015 to May 2023, he initiated and completed numerous projects to improve the state’s infrastructure, and he invited politicians from all parties to commission them.
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“These things can be accomplished if you are committed and passionate about your job,” Wike told the lawmakers.
He stated that there are many former governors who want to be ministers but lack the passion to serve Nigerians.
“There are many people who want to be ministers because ‘I was a governor,’ or ‘I was a minister,’ but there are those who say, ‘Look, what do I have to offer?'” ‘Am I serious about this job?’
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“I am grateful to Mr. President for nominating me.” Knowing how committed Mr. President is to resolving Nigeria’s problems, I believe we have no choice but to provide him with the necessary assistance. And I can assure you that if I am confirmed in whatever capacity, Mr President will not be sorry for nominating me,” said the ex-Rivers governor, who served as a minister during ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.
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Following his opening remarks, Senate President Godswill Akpabio attested to Wike’s competence and capacity to deliver in office, and then asked him to take a bow.
Following the delivery of Tinubu’s long-awaited ministerial list to the Senate last Thursday, the Senate began screening the first batch of nominees today (Monday).
With the arrival of the Senate President on Monday afternoon, the screening began in the upper chamber during plenary.
According to Channels Television, 20 of the 28 ministerial nominees completed their paperwork for the Senate screening today (Monday).
Those who have yet to complete their documentation are believed to be out of the country.
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