Screening: Why I’m competent to be minister – Bosun

<p>A ministerial nominee, Bosun Tijani, has apologised over some tweets credited to him in the past.</p>, <p>This is as he justified his nomination by President Bola Tinubu, clarifying that “I have no father or mother. I have no political godfather too. I appreciate being nominated on merit and the works that I have done.”</p>, <p>He made the apology while facing the Nigerian Senate for screening on Saturday where questions about his past tweets were asked.</p>, <p>While responding to a question from Senator Abdulfatai Buhari who is representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Bosun explained the circumstances surrounding some of his tweets.</p>, <p>The Information Communication Technology expert narrated how he felt embarrassed with the way officials at the Chinese Embassy treated him for holding a Nigerian passport.</p>, <p>He also explained how he had to intervene on behalf of many Nigerian youths arrested by the police for carrying a laptop.</p>, <p>“I am a patriotic Nigerian. I believe so much in this country and I won’t do anything to undermine the integrity of this country.</p>, <p>“The tweets online don’t represent me at all. As a young man born and bred by Yoruba parents, tender my sincere apology. I am profusely sorry,” he pleaded.</p>, <p>“My commitment to His Excellency, Mr President and to you Distinguished Senators, and indeed all Nigerians, is to give my best with the same passion and conviction that I have demonstrated all my life to achieve the President’s economic and prosperity agenda,” he added.</p>, <p>Senator Ishaku Abbo, who is representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, rose to Tijani’s defense, saying the nominee had the quality to deliver.</p>, <p>Also, Senator Solomon Adeola from Ogun West Senatorial District defended the nominee from his state, saying his “shortcoming” should be forgiven.</p>, <p>Adeola also said Tijani has what it takes to use his skills to develop Nigeria’s IT industry.</p>, <p>Accepting the nominee’s apology, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said, “We are all fa