The Senate on Wednesday cleared the Managing Director of the World Bank, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; former Finance Minister, Olusegun Aganga; and erstwhile Special Adviser to the President on Power, Prof.
Barth Nnaji, to serve in the cabinet of President Goodluck Jonathan.Also confirmed were the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bello Mohammed; ex-Deputy Governor of Osun State, Mrs. Olusola Obada; Mr. Abba Moro; Prof. Viola Onwuliri; Prof. Okon Bassey-Ewa; and Senator Idris Umar.
They appeared before the Senate, where they answered various questions on their professional background and likely projections.
The screening marked the longest clearance of ministerial nominees by the Senate.
The Senate adjourned proceedings till today Thursday.
No comments:
Post a Comment