President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Muazu Sambo as Minister of State for Works and Housing.
Sambo, whose appointment was confirmed by the Senate after screening earlier this week, took the oath of office before the commencement of an ongoing security meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Sambo replaces the former Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, who along with Sabo Nanono, the former minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. was relieved of his appointment in September.
Sambo was confirmed by the Senate on December 21, 2021, following his nomination as a minister by President Buhari.
Speaking to correspondents after the swearing ceremony at the presidential villa, Abuja, the new cabinet member expressed delight at his appointment.
“I feel elated. But at the same time, I feel a heavy sense of responsibility. I pray that God Almighty will give me the strength and wisdom to discharge this trust and confidence that Mr President has placed on me,” he said.
He added: “I want to assure Mr President, that the confidence he has reposed in me will not be misplaced. I assure Nigerians that I shall carry out my duties as minister of the government of the federation, in accordance with the oath of office that has just been administered to me. And that I will help Mr President to propel this country forward.”
On what Nigerians should expect from him, he stated: “Nigerians will expect a very hard-working slave driver.”