President Jonathan Nominates Former Kano State Governor Shekarau And 3 Others As Ministers.

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday forwarded the name of former Kano State Governor, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, and three other nominees to the Senate for consideration and confirmation as ministers.

Other nominees are Dr Abdul Bulama (Yobe), Dr Stephen Oru (Delta) and Mr Adedayo Adeyeye (Ekiti).

In the letter the president addressed to the senators through the Senate President, David Mark, he said it was done in accordance with the 1999 Constitution as amended.

“In accordance with section 147 sub section 2 of the 1999 Constitution as amended, I have the honour to forward the under listed ministerial nominees for consideration for senate confirmation.”

The letter, which was read by Mark, said that the Curriculum Vitae of all the nominees were attached to the letter.

It would be recalled that the Ministers of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Godsday Orubebe (Delta); Police Affairs, Caleb Olubolade (Ekiti), and Finance, Mr Yerima Ngama, had resigned their appointment.

It would also be recalled that the name of Hajia Jamila Salik (Kano) had earlier been submitted for consideration and confirmation, but she was not screened by the senate.