Nigerian leader reappoints 12 ministers to old jobs

ABUJA, July 2 (Reuters) - Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan reappointed 12 ministers from the outgoing government to their old jobs on Saturday following general elections in April, including oil minister Deziani Alison-Madueke.

"Those of you who are returning are to go back to your ministries and start work immediately," Jonathan said, adding that two new ministers also sworn in on Saturday would be informed of their portfolios on Monday morning. (For more Reuters Africa coverage and to have your say on the top issues, visit: af.reuters.com/ ) (Reporting by Felix Onuah; Writing by Nick Tattersall; Editing by Jon Boyle)