The immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has withdrawn from being a part of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet.
DAILY REPORT NIGERIA reports El-Rufai announced his withdrawal as minister nominee during a meeting with Tinubu on Tuesday.
According to Premium Times, El-Rufai is said to have lost interest in becoming a minister but would continue to contribute to Nigeria’s development as a private citizen.
El-Rufai is also said to have demanded for time to focus on a doctorate degree programme in The Netherlands.
ATTENTION: Click “HERE” to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!
READ ALSO: ECOWAS Orders immediate Military Action Against Niger Junta
Meanwhile, the former governor nominated Jafaru Ibrahim Sani as his replacement for the Kaduna State ministerial slot.
Sani served under El-Rufai as commissioner overseeing three ministries.
El-Rufai was not confirmed as minister by the senate alongside three others, citing security reasons.
