The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has nominated Mr Muazu Sambo, from Taraba State, as a minister-designate
Sambo replaces the former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, who was sacked in September, along with Sabo Nanono, ex-agriculture minister.
Buhari’s letter seeking the confirmation of the nominee was read by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, at the commencement of plenary on Tuesday.