President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore-in two newly appointed ministers, Mr Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Mr Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the President’s Office in the State House, Abuja, shortly after Tinubu received Madagascar’s President, Michael Randrianirina, on a courtesy visit.
The Oath of Office was administered in the presence of Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other senior government officials.
The inauguration marks the formal commencement of the ministers’ responsibilities as members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
The swearing-in follows recent cabinet adjustments approved by the president to strengthen policy implementation and enhance performance in key sectors of government.
Enikanolaiye, a seasoned diplomat, previously served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other International Organisations in Geneva, Switzerland.
He is expected to support the country’s diplomatic engagements and foreign policy objectives in his new role.
Tegbe is expected to lead the administration’s efforts in stabilising the national grid and expanding energy access.
The Senate in May screened and confirmed Tegbe and Enikanolaiye as ministers following Tinubu’s request.