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Tinubu meets with El-Rufai, Wike at Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday met with former governors of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

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It could be recalled that the two former governors are ministerial nominees, though Wike has been cleared by the Senate while El-Rufai’s confirmation is still on hold.

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The former governors arrived the State House separately.

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While Wike came at about 1:40 p.m., El-Rufai entered the presidential wing of Aso Rock at 2p.m.

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Sources at the Presidential Villa hinted that efforts are being made to ensure that the Senate confirms Mallam El-Rufai.

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