Profile of Three New Ministerial Nominees.
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the names of three additional ministerial nominees to the Senate for the vital process of screening and confirmation. This development occurred on Tuesday, October 3, bringing a new wave of anticipation and scrutiny to the nation’s political landscape.
Here’s a closer look at the newly nominated individuals and their backgrounds:
See Profile of Three New Ministerial Nominees
1. Dr. Jamila Bio
Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim hails from Kwara State.
Her father, Ibrahim Bio, previously served as the Minister of Sports in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
At the age of 37, Dr. Jamila Bio is a medical doctor, politician, and development practitioner.
She has held the position of national president of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Young Women Forum (PYW).
Dr. Jamila Bio also served as a senior special assistant on health matters to the Governor of Kwara State.
Her commitment to public service aligns with her strong support for the United Nations Global Goals (SDGs).
2. Balarebe Abbas
Balarebe Abbas, born on February 5, 1958, in Kachia, Kaduna State, brings a wealth of experience.
He attended Barewa College Zaria between 1964 and 1970.
His academic journey led him to acquire a B.Sc. in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Balarebe Abbas has served as an educator, with a lecturing background in both Port Harcourt and Zaria.
His career includes roles as Special Assistant to the Minister of State for Education in the Federal Ministry of Education, as well as Special Assistant to the Minister of State for Army in the Ministry of Defence.
He also has experience as Special Assistant to the President in the Federal Capital Territory and Chief of Staff to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and Secretary to the Kaduna State Government in 2015.
3. Olawale Olawande
Olawale Olawande is recognized as a community development expert and a youth leader within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He is a Lagos native.
Olawale Olawande’s recent service includes a role in the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Innovation from 2019 to 2023.
He also served as the youth leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State.
These three new Ministerial nominees have sparked considerable interest and intrigue among political observers and the public. As they undergo the scrutiny of the Senate, Nigeria eagerly awaits the outcome of the confirmation process and the potential contributions these nominees will make to the nation’s governance and development.
