A two-time governorship aspirant in Bauchi State, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has been unveiled as part of the 28 nominees who made the first batch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministerial list.
Before his nomination, Pate had served as the president of Gavi Vaccine Alliance, a global vaccine company.
Professor Pate was a Minister of Health between 2011 and 2013 and also became the World Bank’s Director of Health and Director of the Bank’s Finances between 2019 and 2021.
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He aspired for the governorship seat in Bauchi under People Democratic Party (PDP) and under People Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2015 and 2019 elections respectively but could not make it.
Although there were no portfolios attached to the list released today, there were speculations that Pate is being considered for health minister. Pate is a specialist in infectious diseases.
THE FULL LIST
Below are the nominees for ministerial roles
- Abubakar Momoh
- Ambassador Yusuf Miatama Tukur CON
- Arch. Ahmed Dangiwa
- Barr. Hannatu Musawa
- Chief Uche Nnaji
- Dr. Berta Edu
- Dr. Dorris Aniche Uzoka
- H.E. David Umahi
- H.E. Nyesom Wike
- H.E. Badaru Abubakar CON
- H.E. Nasiru Ahmed Elrufai
- Rt. Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo
- Hon. Nkiru Onyeojiocha
- Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo
- Hon. Stella Okotette
- Hon. Uju Kennedy Ohaneye
- Mr. Bello Muhammad G.
- Mr. Dele Alake
- Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN
- Mr. Muhammad Idris
- Mr. Olawale Edun
- Mr. Waheed Adebayo Adelabu
- Mrs Iman Suleiman Ibrahim
- Professor Ali Pate
- Professor Joseph
- Senator Abubakar Kyari
- Senator John Eno
- Senator Sani Abubakar Danladi
