Phrases with «substantive minister»

The phrase "substantive minister" refers to a government official who holds a significant and important position within a ministry or department. They have genuine authority and responsibility for making important decisions and implementing policies. Full definition

Sentences with «substantive minister»

  • Other minority MPs argued that it was also a constitutional breach for a Deputy Minister to act as substantive Minister, a claim the government did not respond to. (citifmonline.com)
  • On allegations of under - representation of Igbos in his government, Buhari said: «I gave South - East four substantive ministers in the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Investment, Science and Technology, and Labour. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
  • The deputy to substantive minister Elizabeth Ofosu - Agyare also stated that it is during their «tenure that the first and second drafts of the film bill have come into being and although parliament is yet to pass it for the president to append his signature, stakeholders can lobby parliamentarians so the film bill is passed as the ministry continues to push for the passage.» (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
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