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Kofoworola Odozi In a significant cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Tinubu has sacked five ministers and reassigned ten others, aiming to revitalize his administration amid mounting public pressure and criticism over governance issues. This reorganization comes as part of a broader strategy to address Nigeria’s pressing economic challenges, rising insecurity, and public dissatisfaction with ministerial performance.
Key Changes in the Cabinet
On October 23, 2024, during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, President Tinubu announced the dismissal of five ministers, including Uju-Ken Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Gwarzo (Housing and Urban Development), and Jamila Ibrahim (Youth Development). Alongside these dismissals, he nominated seven new ministers for Senate confirmation, including Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Nentawe Yilwatda as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, among others.
This reshuffle reflects Tinubu’s response to mounting calls from Nigerians for a government that effectively addresses their needs. The President had previously faced criticism for the performance of his ministers amidst rising inflation and a challenging economic landscape.
Structural Revisions and New Ministries
In addition to personnel changes, President Tinubu announced significant structural revisions within the cabinet. He scrapped the Ministry of Niger Delta Development and replaced it with the Ministry of Regional Development, designed to oversee various regional commissions, including the Niger Delta Development Commission and the South East Development Commission.
Moreover, the Ministry of Sports Development has been dissolved, with its functions transferred to the National Sports Commission, emphasizing the need to develop a more vibrant sports economy. This move aims to streamline operations and enhance the effectiveness of sports governance in Nigeria.
The merger of the Federal Ministry of Tourism and the Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture into the new Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy underscores the administration’s commitment to fostering creativity and tourism as vital components of economic growth.
A Call to Action for New Appointees
In his address, President Tinubu expressed gratitude to the outgoing ministers for their service and charged the newly appointed officials with a clear mandate: to prioritize Nigeria’s growth and development. He emphasized the importance of understanding the administration’s goals and aligning their efforts with the government’s priorities.
The President’s message was clear: the reshuffle is not merely a change in personnel but a strategic move aimed at setting Nigeria on a path toward sustainable development and addressing the pressing concerns of the populace.
