Nigeria Senate Confirms Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister

The Digest:

The Senate has confirmed Muttaqha Rabe Darma as a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His confirmation followed a screening session with questions and answers. President Bola Tinubu had earlier written to the Senate seeking Darma's screening and confirmation. Senate President Godswill Akpabio referred the communication to the Committee of the Whole for legislative action. Darma takes over as Minister of Housing and Urban Development, replacing Umar Dangiwa.

Key Points:

• Darma was nominated to replace former Housing Minister Umar Dangiwa.
• The screening involved questions and answers before confirmation.
• President Tinubu's request was read during plenary.
• The Senate confirmed Darma through the Committee of the Whole.
• His appointment is part of a minor cabinet reshuffle by the president.

Darma now awaits swearing-in to officially assume his duties as minister.

Sources: Vanguard News, Punch