Cabinet Reshuffle: Tinubu Fires 5 Ministers, Appoints 7

Tinubu Fires 5 Ministers, Appoints 7 New Officials in Cabinet Reshuffle

iexclusivenews – In a significant cabinet reshuffle announced today, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has restructured his administration by sacking five ministers and appointing seven new officials to key positions, marking the first major shake-up since his government took office.

The cabinet reshuffle, which took many political observers by surprise, saw the immediate removal of several high-profile ministers.

Among those dismissed were Uju-Ken Ohanenye from the Women Affairs portfolio, Lola Ade-John from Tourism, Tahir Mamman from Education, Abdullahi Gwarzo from State Housing and Urban Development, and Jamila Ibrahim from Youth Development.

New Appointments Bring Fresh Perspectives

President Tinubu’s new appointments include several distinguished individuals known for their expertise in various sectors.

Notable among these is Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who has been nominated as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

Her appointment is expected to bring new dynamics to Nigeria’s international relations and diplomatic endeavors.

Another significant appointment is that of Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, effectively ending the tenure of suspended minister Betta Edu.

This appointment comes at a crucial time when the ministry faces challenges in implementing social welfare programs.Restructuring for Enhanced Governance

The comprehensive cabinet reshuffle also includes the nomination of Maigari Dingyadi for the Labor and Employment portfolio, while Jumoke Oduwole is set to take charge of the Industry Ministry.

In a notable development, the government has established a new Ministry of Livestock Development, to be headed by Idi Maiha, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to agricultural sector reform.

Additional appointments include Yusuf Ata as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development and Suwaiba Ahmad as Minister of State for Education.

These appointments reflect the government’s focus on strengthening key sectors of the economy and social development.

Sports and Communication Reforms

In parallel developments, the President has appointed Shehu Dikko as Chairman of the National Sports Commission, signaling a new direction in sports administration.

Additionally, Sunday Akin Dare has been named Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation, working from the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

Presidential Directive and Future Expectations

However, President Tinubu expressed gratitude to the outgoing ministers for their service to the nation while encouraging the newly appointed officials to view their positions as a call to national service.

The President emphasized the importance of dedication and commitment in achieving the administration’s objectives for national development.

This cabinet reshuffle represents a strategic move to enhance government efficiency and effectiveness.

Political analysts suggest that these changes could lead to improved policy implementation and better service delivery across various sectors of the Nigerian government.