Senator Obanikoro Finally Sworn In As Minister, Along 7 Others

Senator Musiliu Obanikoro has finally been sworn in as the new Minister of State II Foreign Affairs; despite all allegation against him. Pres. Jonathan swore him and 7 others in at the State House today March 18th.

The new ministers and their portfolio's are: Senator Musiliu Obanikoro (State, Foreign Affairs II); Senator Patricia Akwashiki (Information); Prof. Nicholas Ada (State, Foreign Affairs I); Col. Augustine Akobundu (retd.) (State, Defence); Mr. Fidelis Nwankwo (State, Health); Mrs. Hauwa Bappa (State, Niger Delta Affairs); Senator Joel Ikeya (Labour and Productivity) and Mr. Kenneth Kobani (State, Industry, Trade and Investment).

During the ceremony, President Goodluck Jonathan also announced Khaliru Alhassan as the substantive Minister of Health; who takes over from Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu. Prof. Onyebuchi had resigned in October 2014 to pursue his governorship aspiration.