Is it legal? Senior lawyers speak on Tinubu's appointment of NYSC member as minister

  • Legal experts in Nigeria have provided differing perspectives on the constitutionality of appointing Hannatu Musawa, a serving youth corps member, as minister by President Tinubu.
  • Some lawyers argue that the appointment aligns with the Nigerian Constitution and doesn’t violate the NYSC Act, while others, including Falana, disagreed
  • The debate arose after the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) confirmed Musawa’s status as a corps member

FCT, Abuja – Senior lawyers in Nigeria have weighed in on the constitutionality of the appointment of Hannatu Musawa, a serving corps member, as minister of arts, culture and creative economy by President Bola Tinubu.

While some lawyers said the Nigerian Constitution supports her appointment, others disagreed.