Tinubu’s ministerial nominee apologises to senators for his past ‘sin’

One of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministerial nominees, Bosun Tijani, has apologised to senators for describing them as morons in an old tweet.

Tijani, who happens to be the CEO and co-founder of CoHub, appeared before the Senate for a ministerial screening on Saturday, August 5.

Tijani apologised to the senators for using such a negative and derogatory term in referring to them.

Addressing the Senate, Tijani said he is very passionate about Nigeria and committed to the country’s development.

The nominee said he tweeted due to his frustrating experience with the Chinese Embassy.

Senator Ishaku Abbo representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, immediately rose to Tijani’s defence, saying that the nominee tweeted out of frustration and love for Nigeria.

Also, Senator Solomon Adeola from Ogun West Senatorial District defended the nominee from his state, saying his “youthful exuberance” and “shortcomings” should be forgiven.

Adeola, who rebuked the nominee, said Tijani has what it takes to use his skills to develop Nigeria’s IT industry, saying the baby should not be thrown away with the bath water.