Tinubu to submit ministerial list to Senate in 48 hours – Bamidele

 

In a momentous announcement, the Senate Leader, Micheal Opeyemi Bamidele, revealed that the long-awaited ministerial list is set to be delivered to the Senate within the next 48 hours. This eagerly anticipated disclosure was made during the celebration of Bamidele's 60th birthday anniversary lecture and book presentation in Abuja.

During his birthday phone call, President Bola Tinubu personally informed Bamidele of the development, expressing his regret for not being able to attend the birthday lecture. The reason cited was that the President needed to submit an essential communication to the Senate within the specified timeframe. This communication is expected to contain the comprehensive ministerial list, outlining the nominees for key ministerial positions in the government.

As the nation eagerly awaits the unveiling of the ministerial list, notable figures, including the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Toyin Ogundipe, have used the occasion to call for positive changes in the conduct of political office holders. Prof. Ogundipe emphasized the importance of empathy during these challenging times, suggesting that reducing the number of vehicles in official convoys could symbolize solidarity with the Nigerian people.

Prof. Ogundipe particularly stressed that agencies like the Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) should not be part of the entourage of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, as long as adequate police presence is ensured. The call for a streamlined and more empathetic approach to official convoys aims to demonstrate sensitivity to the everyday struggles faced by the citizens.

As we eagerly await the unveiling of the ministerial list, the nation looks forward to welcoming new leaders who will play crucial roles in shaping the government's policies and objectives. Moreover, Prof. Ogundipe's call for empathy and conscious leadership serves as a timely reminder that our political leaders should always be attuned to the needs and aspirations of the Nigerian people.