Ex-Minister of state Defense, Musiliu Obanikoro, who surrendered his position in October 2014 to seek after his governorship aspiration in Lagos state which he lost, and six others have been designated to be Ministers by President Jonathan.
A list of the seven candidates was sent to the senate earlier today for screening and affirmation. Kenneth Kobani from Rivers state and Patricia Akwashiki from Nasarawa state likewise made the list.