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Friday, August 4, 2023

“Until we come together with one voice to ask for good leadership, we would continue to be where we are.”

-

Don Jazzy

(Nigerian Music Producer)

Dear ,

Nigeria's Ministerial List has been a roller coaster of twists and turns that even Nollywood scriptwriters would envy.

Let's dive right into the drama galore!

🗒️ Batch One, Two, and Three!

First off, we had Batch One, a list of

25 states represented

– not too shabby, right? But wait, there's more! Just when you thought it was all settled, here comes Batch Two, parading in after the 60-day constitutional deadline.

What happens to ministers that are illegally nominated?

🤔

📜 Nominee Musical Chairs

President Tinubu swapped out Kano State's nominee,

Maryam Shetty

, with

Dr. Mariya Mahmud

. The kicker? Shetty was already all dressed up and ready for her screening at the National Assembly! Talk about last-minute change-ups. 🎭

🎊 Festus Keyamo: The Unexpected Guest

But wait, there's another plot twist! 🎉 

Festus Keyamo

struts in, making a grand entrance and turning the whole Ministerial List into a round 48.

Who knew cutting down the cost of governance could be this theatrical?

We're practically on the edge of our seats.

👴 Retirement Plans: Senate vs. Ministerial Post

Nine former governors

making a star-studded appearance among the nominees! Retirement plans? Psh, who needs 'em? The Senate isn't the only option in town anymore. And yes, we've got some with their own share of corruption allegations. 🕵️‍♂️

🚺 Women's Representation: Below the Line

The spotlight hasn't fully embraced gender balance. With about

19%

women nominees, the Ministerial List falls short of Nigeria's Gender Policy, which advocates for a minimum of

35%

representation for women.

🌟 Does This List Spark Hope? Hmmm, Not Quite

 🥁 Well, the jury's out on that one, and it seems like the general consensus is a resounding "hmmm, we don't think so." We'll let you be the judge, but our popcorn is ready for the next act!

And... Mark Your Calendars!

The whole nation is eagerly waiting for the presidential tribunal judgement date, and rumor has it that the big announcement will be coming soon!

Strap in, because the political carousel is just getting started. Stay tuned for more updates and, as always, keep those chuckles coming!

Opportunities!

WE ARE HIRING! 📢 📢 

Check out the job descriptions - you might be a perfect fit!

To apply, click

here

.

Stay safe this weekend.The EiE Nigeria Team