The Senate on Tuesday postponed the screening of seven ministerial nominees earlier scheduled for today (Tuesday).
Grassroots Parrot gathered that the postponement was to allow the nominees to conclude all aspects of documentation and pre-screening exercise.
Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, confirmed the postponement in a statement he personally signed.
The statement, titled “Postponement of Ministerial Screening,” reads: “The scheduled screening of ministerial nominees has been postponed by the Senate.
“This is to allow all nominees to conclude all aspects of documentation and pre-screening exercises.”
“The screening has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 12 noon prompt. We appreciate your understanding and patience,” it added.
It was learnt that the nominees started to arrive at the National Assembly complex with their family members, friends, and acquaintances at around 9 am before the postponement was confirmed.
Following the announcement, the disappointed gorgeously dressed nominees and their entourage hung around the premises taking pictures and videos.
The seven ministerial nominees recently submitted to the Senate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction); Muhammadu Dingyadi (Labour and Employment); Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (State, Foreign Affairs); and Dr. Jumoke Oduwole (Industry, Trade, and Investment).
The other nominees are Idi Mukhtar Maiha (Livestock Development); Yusuf Ata (State, Housing and Urban Development); and Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad (State, Education).