Senate Rejects Hajia Salik as Minister,Confirms 11

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the names of 11 out of 12 nominees for ministerial positions as forwarded by President Goodluck Jonathan.

The confirmed nominees include Senator Musiliu Obanikoro from Lagos state, former House leader Mohammed Wakil from Borno, Ambassdor Aminu Wali from Kano, Akon Etim Eyakenyi from Akwa Ibom, Lawrencia Labaran Mallam from Kaduna, General Mohammed Aliyu Gusau (rtd) from Zamfara state among others.

One of the nominees Hajiya Jamila Salik from Kano state was however not confirmed.

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