President Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints 7 New Ministers, Resigns 10, Fires 5

In a surprise move, President Bola Tinubu has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing seven new ministers, reassigning ten others, and dismissing five underperforming ministers. This significant overhaul aims to inject fresh momentum into the administration and enhance its capacity for optimal efficiency.

Newly Appointed Ministers

The seven new ministers bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their respective portfolios:

1. Nentawe Yilwatda: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction – A seasoned humanitarian expert with extensive experience in conflict resolution.

2. Jumoke Oduwole: Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment – A renowned economist with a track record of promoting economic growth.

3. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi: Minister of Labour and Employment – A labor expert with a focus on job creation and workers’ welfare.

4. Idi Mukhtar Maiha: Minister of Livestock Development – A veterinarian with expertise in animal husbandry and agricultural development.

5. Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs – A seasoned diplomat with experience in international relations.

6. Abdullahi Ata: Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development – An architect with expertise in urban planning and development.

7. Suwaiba Ahmad: Minister of State for Education – An educator with a focus on curriculum development and educational reform.

Reassigned Ministers

Ten ministers have been reassigned to new portfolios:

1. Yusuf Tanko Sununu: Moved from Minister of State for Education to Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.

2. Morufu Olatunji Alausa: Moved from Minister of State for Health to Minister of Education.

3. Bello Muhammad Goronyo: Moved from Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation to Minister of State for Works.

4. Abubakar Eshiokpekha Momoh: Moved from Minister of Niger Delta Development to Minister of Regional Development.

5. Tijjani Yusuf: Moved from Minister of State for Science and Technology to Minister of State for Environment.

6. Rauf Aregbesola: Moved from Minister of Interior to Minister of Defence.

7. Geoffrey Onyeama: Moved from Minister of Foreign Affairs to Minister of Aviation.

8. Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed: Moved from Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning to Minister of Trade and Investment.

9. Osagie Ehanire: Moved from Minister of Health to Minister of Science and Technology.

10. Malam Adamu Adamu: Moved from Minister of Education to Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Dismissed Ministers:

Five ministers were fired due to poor performance:

1. Uju-Ken Ohanenye: Former Minister of Women Affairs.

2. Lola Ade-John: Former Minister of Tourism.

3. Tahir Mamman: Former Minister of Education.

4. Abdullahi Gwarzo: Former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development.

5. Jamila Ibrahim: Former Minister of Youth Development.

Implications and Expectations

This cabinet reshuffle aims to:

1. Enhance the administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency.

2. Inject fresh perspectives and expertise into key ministries.

3. Address pressing national challenges, such as poverty reduction and economic growth.

4. Improve service delivery and accountability.

President Tinubu’s bold move demonstrates his commitment to good governance and his willingness to take tough decisions to drive positive change.