Nigeria, March 16 -- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday swore in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance during a brief ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The swearing-in took place at about 2:30 pm at the President's office inside the Aso Rock complex. A source present at the ceremony confirmed the development to newsmen on Monday.

Earlier, Oyedele and his wife were seen arriving at the Villa around 2:09 pm after clearing security checks. The newly appointed minister appeared in a navy-blue suit while his wife wore white traditional attire.

His inauguration came five days after the Senate confirmed his nomination following an extensive screening session.

The confirmation was announced by Godswill Akpabio, Pre...