Nigeria: Idi Hong, Country's Youngest Minister - I Am Willing to Learn

21 June 2008

Lagos — Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong is the youngest minister in the Federal Executive Council, headed by President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua.

At 40, one would, ordinarily, think he would be intimidated by the calibre of people in the council. But, the young minister in the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation does not feel intimidated, instead, he said he has been protected by the older ministers.

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