President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the President’s office at approximately 2:30 pm on Monday.
It comes five days after the Senate confirmed Oyedele’s nomination.
Our correspondent had earlier observed Oyedele and his wife being cleared by Villa security at approximately 2:09 pm, with the new minister dressed in a navy blue suit while his wife wore white traditional attire.
The Senate had on Wednesday, March 12, confirmed Oyedele’s appointment through a voice vote following an extensive screening session that lasted over two hours.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the confirmation after members of the Committee of the Whole adopted the recommendation.
President Tinubu had on March 3 conveyed Oyedele’s nomination to the Senate in a letter addressed to Akpabio, requesting confirmation in accordance with Section 147(2) of the 1999 Constitution.
