JUST IN: All set for confirmation of ministerial nominees

The confirmation of the would-be ministers is the only item on the Senate Order Paper.

Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday said that the screening and confirmation of the nominees would begin on Wednesday.

He added that other legislative activities in the chamber would take back seat to ensure the speedy completion of the important assignment.

The screening and confirmation is according to Section 147(2) of the 1999 Constitution.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday sent 43 ministerial nominees for confirmation.

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