In a major shake-up, President Bola Tinubu has dismissed five ministers from his cabinet, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. The ministers affected are:
- Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs
- Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism
- Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education
- Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development
- Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development
The announcement comes as part of President Tinubu’s strategic plan to reinvigorate his administration for optimal efficiency, emphasizing his commitment to fulfilling his promises to Nigerians.
Key Changes and New Appointments
Among the eight key actions taken by the President are several significant changes aimed at streamlining government functions and improving administrative efficiency:
- The Ministry of Niger Delta Development has been renamed the Ministry of Regional Development to oversee all regional development commissions.
- The Federal Ministry of Tourism has been merged with the Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture, creating the new Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy.
- The National Sports Commission will now handle the functions of the Ministry of Sports Development.
Cabinet Reassignments and New Ministerial Appointments
President Tinubu also reassigned 10 ministers to new portfolios and nominated seven new ministers, pending Senate confirmation. Notable appointments include:
- Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
- Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment
- Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
- Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi as Minister of Labour and Employment
- Idi Mukhtar Maiha as Minister of Livestock Development
- Yusuf Abdullahi Ata as Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development
- Suwaiba Said Ahmad as Minister of State for Education
Additionally, Shehu Dikko has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, while Sunday Akin Dare was named Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation.
Conclusion
This cabinet reshuffle marks a significant realignment within President Tinubu administration, aimed at boosting efficiency and delivering on the government’s key promises. The changes signal a renewed focus on regional development, tourism, and education, while also enhancing public communication and orientation efforts.
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