Remi Tinubu congratulates ministers

The wife of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Remi Tinubu, after the inauguration of the new ministers for the Tinubu administration on Monday, congratulated all the new ministers.

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Wishing them God’s speed to deliver on their assignment, she expressed optimism that the new ministers will assist the husband to make Nigeria better.

Remi Tinubu, who signs off as the First Lady of Nigeria, in her congratulatory message, declared:

Sen Oluremi Tinubu, CON
@SenRemiTinubu

“I congratulate all the Honourable Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Wishing you Gods speed on your new assignment.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

The First lady also hosted the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, in her office.

According to the President’s wife in a post:
Sen Oluremi Tinubu, CON
@SenRemiTinubu
“I received the Honorable Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr Betta Edu earlier today in my office.
“Congratulations and make women proud.”

First Lady Remi Tinubu receiving Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in her Office at the State House, Abuja

The 45 ministers were administered oath of office at the State House, Abuja, on Monday.The swearing-in of the minsters marked the take off the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of the Tinubu administration.

President Tinubu had after the administration of the oath of office, told the new ministers that their assignments begin immediately. Thereafter, most of the ministers went direct to their respective ministries to resume duty.

The 45 minsters were confirmed by the Senate after screening while three of the nominees were rejected for different reasons. President Tinubu is expected to make replacement for the three rejected ministerial nominees.

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The President had earlier omitted the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs in his initial list after assigning portfolios to the confirmed nominees, which generated public outcry. This was, however, rectified before the inauguration of the 45 ministers on Monday.