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Nigeria's Buhari to swear in ministers on Wednesday


(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) ABUJA Muharram 26 1437 November 08 2015 SPA -- Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is to swear in members of his cabinet on Wednesday a presidency statement said on Sunday Reuters reported.

The 72-year-old former military ruler who was inaugurated in late May has been criticised for waiting until September to name his ministers who then underwent a month-long Senate vetting process. Portfolios will be assigned after ministers have been sworn in.

"President Muhammadu Buhari will officially inaugurate a new Federal Executive Council on Wednesday November 11 2015" said the emailed statement from Buhari's spokesman Femi Adesina.

"Before the commencement of the inaugural session of the council the ministers-designate will take their oaths of office in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa" it said adding that this would begin at 10 am local time (0900 GMT).
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15:49 LOCAL TIME 12:49 GMT


Saudi Press Agency

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