The Senate is scheduled to conduct the screening of ministerial nominees on Monday
The Senate spokesperson emphasized that the screening process would be comprehensive due to the lawmakers' awareness of the great expectations from those who will support President Bola Tinubu in carrying out his mandate and adhering to the constitution.
On Monday, July 31, 2023, the Senate is set to commence the screening of the 28 ministerial nominees put forth by President Bola Tinubu.
Sen. Adeyemi Adaramodu (APC-Ekiti), the Senate spokesperson, revealed this information to journalists after the list of nominees was read in the upper chamber on Thursday, July 27, 2023.
Adaramodu explained that despite Mondays being non-sitting days for the Senate, they have suspended this rule due to the significant national importance of this assignment. As a result, the screening process will begin on the following Monday.
He reassured the public that the screening would be conducted meticulously, acknowledging the high expectations associated with those who will aid President Bola Tinubu in fulfilling his mandate and adhering to the constitution.
"The Senate will thoroughly examine the character, personality, experiences, and backgrounds of each nominee, and we firmly believe that Nigerians will not be disappointed with the outcome.
We anticipate that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) formed after the screening will inject new life into Nigeria's struggling economy.
The list is now before us, but we won't engage in mere shadow screening based solely on impressive resumes. It is crucial for nominees to possess both exceptional credentials and the necessary character to handle their responsibilities effectively.
We expect them to demonstrate not only the competence but also the mental aptitude required to contribute significantly to the success of Nigeria, much like a skilled cabin crew steering the aircraft of our nation towards success.
In order to meet Nigerians' expectations for high-performance outcomes, we will closely monitor and assess each nominee's performance, ensuring that their actions speak louder than words."
He emphasized that there would be no time limit set for each nominee's screening, stating, "If a single nominee takes up to three hours or even a whole day, so be it."
Regarding concerns about certain nominees, such as former governors with ongoing EFCC cases, Adaramodu clarified that all the nominees had undergone security screening checks by the executive. However, he assured that if any red flags were raised, they would be thoroughly investigated, and Nigerians would not be let down by the 10th Senate.
As the screening process is scheduled to begin on Monday, the National Assembly's annual recess, initially set to begin on Thursday, will be postponed until after the completion of the exercise.
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