Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has stepped down from being a minister under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
During his confirmation hearing, El-Rufai had expressed his willingness to collaborate with Mr. Tinubu on matters of power.
However, his recent meeting with President Tinubu, he conveyed his decision to forgo the role of a minister. He emphasized his commitment to contribute to Nigeria’s development as a private citizen.
As part of his explanation, El-Rufai mentioned his ongoing pursuit of a doctorate program at a university in The Netherlands. In light of this, he put forward a new nominee for the ministerial position — Jafaru Ibrahim Sani — hailing from Kaduna State. El-Rufai assured the President that Sani’s expertise and resourcefulness could be of great value.
Jafaru Ibrahim Sani, who had previously served as a commissioner in three key ministries (Local Government, Education, and Environment) during El-Rufai’s tenure as governor, has been put forth by El-Rufai as a worthy candidate for the role.
Additional information from Business Day.
