Jonathan Nominates Shekarau, 3 Others As Ministers

President Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday, forwarded the name of former Kano State governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, and three other nominees to the Senate for consideration and confirmation as ministers.

Other nominees are Dr Abdul Bulama (Yobe), Dr Stephen Oru (Delta) and Mr Adedayo Adeyeye (Ekiti).

In the letter addressed to the senators through the Senate President, David Mark, the president said it was done in accordance with the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

“In accordance with section 147 sub-section 2 of the 1999 Constitution as amended, I have the honour to forward the underlisted ministerial nominees for consideration for senate confirmation,” it said.

The letter, which was read by Mark, said the Curriculum Vitae (CV) of all the nominees were attached to the letter.