Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has withdrawn his nomination to serve as a minister in the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Premium Times reports.
Also, the ex-governor recommended a replacement to serve as a minister.
Quoting a presidency source, the online Newspaper said El-Rufai had informed President Tinubu that he would no longer consider his nomination as a minister in the government.
El-Rufai reportedly assured Tinubu that he would continue contributing his quota to national development as a private citizen.
The report said El-Rufai has recommended Jafaru Ibrahim Sani, who served as commissioner in three ministries – Local Government Education and Environment in Kaduna State – to replace President Tinubu.
Kemi Kilani News recalls that the confirmation of El-Rufai and two other ministerial nominees by the Senate were delayed on the ground of insecurity.
The Senate transmitted 45 confirmed nominees to the President.
