The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the 43 ministerial nominees that were screened for appointment into the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari.

After the screening that began on Wednesday, July 24 and ended on Tuesday, July 30, the Senate took the next step of confirming all the screened ministerial nominees.

The Senate president Ahmad Lawan asked the Senators if they approved the appointment of each of the senators, and the lawmakers responded in the affirmative.