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Olawepo-Hashim, a past contender for president and a significant player in Nigeria's energy business, has praised the appointment of Hon. Zephaniah Bitrus Jisalo, a native of the FCT, as minister.He characterised the selection as proof of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's dedication to national cohesion.People from the grassroots have been flocking to congratulate the honourable gentleman because they realise how significant this is just to those who are from Abuja or the North Central.Jisalo, who previously represented the Abuja Municipal/Bwari Federal Constituency, is the first native person to be appointed minister since 1999.