As promised three weeks, President Bola Tinubu today removed five ministers from their positions, amid growing demands for changes within his administration.
Those relieved of their positions are Uju-Ken Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Gwarzo (Housing and Urban Development), and Jamila Ibrahim (Youth Development).
Tinubu reassigned 10 other ministers to different portfolios and nominated seven new ministers, pending Senate confirmation.
Among the new appointments: Shehu Dikko has been named Chairman of the National Sports Commission; Sunday Akin Dare will serve as Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation at the Ministry of Information and National Orientation while Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu was appointed as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Jumoke Oduwole was named Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda was appointed as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
Muhammadu Maigari was appointed as Minister of Labour and Employment, Idi Mukhtar Maiha was appointed as Minister of Livestock Development, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata was appointed as Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development and Suwaiba Said Ahmad PhD was appointed as Minister of State for Education.
Among the reassigned ministers: Hon. Dr. Yusuf Tanko has been assigned as Minister of State Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (from being Minister of State, Education), Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa has been assigned as Minister of Education (from being Minister of State, Health), Barr. Bello Muhammed Goronyo has been assigned as Minister of State, Works ( from being Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation), Hon. Abubakar Momoh has been assigned as Minister of Regional Development (from being Minister of Niger Delta Development).
Uba Maigari Ahmadu has been assigned as Minister of State, Regional Development (from being Minister of State, Steel Development), Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite has been assigned as Minister of State, Finance (from being Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment), Sen. John Owan Enoh has been assigned as Minister of State, Industry, Trade, and Investment (from being Minister of Sports Development).
Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has been assigned as Minister of Women Affairs (from being Minister of State, Police Affairs), Ayodele Olawande has been assigned as Minister for Youth Development (from being Minister of State for Youth Development) and Dr. Salako Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye has been assigned as Minister of State, Health (from being Minister of State, Environment).
Credible News recalls that the Presidency had two weeks ago confirmed speculations on an imminent cabinet reshuffle by President Tinubu.
This announcement had sparked widespread speculation and anticipation among political analysts and citizens alike, as it signals potential changes in leadership that could reshape the government’s direction.
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The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said the reshuffle will not just be a routine adjustment but a strategic move aimed at enhancing governmental performance.
Mr Onanuga added that: “The President has given an order to all his ministers at the last Federal Executive Council meeting to go out there and speak about the activities of his administration.
“Some of them have been media shy, television shy, radio shy, and he wants them to overcome all that and go out there and speak about what they have been doing.”
Sources within the presidency indicate that this reshuffle is intended to address concerns regarding ministerial effectiveness and accountability, reflecting an ongoing commitment to governance that meets the expectations of the Nigerian people.
This forthcoming reshuffle follows a pattern seen in previous administrations where leaders utilize such changes to signal new priorities or respond to public sentiment. It also serves as an opportunity for President Tinubu to reinforce his authority and demonstrate his commitment to effective governance as he approaches critical milestones in his tenure.
As speculation continues regarding who will stay and who will go, all eyes are on President Tinubu and his team as they prepare for what promises to be a transformative period in Nigerian politics. The announcement of specific changes is eagerly awaited by both supporters and critics of the administration, as it could set the tone for governance in the months leading up to crucial elections.
Recall that President Tinubu appointed his ministers in August of last year. Since then, there have been calls for changes within the cabinet from some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress and the Nigerian public, citing alleged poor performance by certain ministers.
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