The Senate has confirmed the Kaduna State nominee, Abbas Balarabe, who fainted during his screening on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
The Senate also confirmed the duo of Dr. Jamila Ibrahaim and Ayodele Olawande who were nominated as Minister of Youths and Minister of State for Youths, respectively.
Earlier, it was reported that the nominee slumped a few minutes after making his presentation to the lawmakers and was about to take questions from them.
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Following this, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio immediately called for executive session to allow efforts to resuscitate Abbas.
After about thirty minutes in a closed session, the Senate reconvened to continue with the screening of the third nominee, Ayodele Olawande.
Thereafter, the Senate President asked for voice votes, confirming the three screened ministerial nominees.
The names of the nominees were on Tuesday sent by President Bola Tinubu and read by the Senate.
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