List of top politicians Tinubu may appoint as ministers and their likely portfolios emerges

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced the constitution of his cabinet and economic management team, according to a report by Nigerian Tribune.

Tinubu was inaugurated on Monday, May 29, as the nation’s 16th president.

The newspaper, in a report published on Wednesday, May 17, cited a source as saying that the president is particular about hitting the ground running and is determined to put strong hands together to help him actualize his renewed hope agenda.

“The president-elect knows that the expectations are high and is also aware of how impatient Nigerians can be. He does not want to fritter his goodwill, so he wants to have his team ready by May 29," the source was quoted as saying.

According to the unnamed source, below are the top politicians being considered by Tinubu and the positions they may get in his cabinet:

In addition, the source mentioned that individuals who may not be appointed to cabinet positions could still be included in the Economic Management Team.

Furthermore, some of them might be considered for leadership roles in important revenue-generating agencies.

According to the source, the president's preference is to select members from the All Progressives Congress (APC) for cabinet and other crucial positions. However, he is open to considering capable individuals from outside the party who can assist him in achieving his goal of revitalizing the economy.