Cabinet Reshuffle: More Ministers to Go as President Tinubu Targets Underperformance
ABUJA – In a surprising development, President Bola Tinubu has sacked five ministers and reassigned ten others as part of a major cabinet reshuffle aimed at boosting the effectiveness of his administration. Sources close to the presidency, however, reveal that this is only the beginning, with more ministers likely to be dismissed for underperformance.
A senior government official, speaking anonymously, stated that President Tinubu is determined to eliminate inefficiency within his cabinet. “The president knows some ministers are not performing and is ready to take decisive steps,” the source disclosed.
The five ministers relieved of their duties are:
- Uju-Ken Ohanenye – Minister of Women Affairs
- Lola Ade-John – Minister of Tourism
- Tahir Mamman – Minister of Education
- Abdullahi Gwarzo – Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development
- Jamila Ibrahim – Minister of Youth Development
Seven new ministers have been appointed and are awaiting Senate confirmation. Notably, the Ministry of Niger Delta Development has been renamed the Ministry of Regional Development, and the Ministry of Sports Development has been dissolved, with its responsibilities transferred to the National Sports Commission.
Political analyst, Dr. Akinwunmi Adeoye, remarked on the significance of the reshuffle: “This is a bold move by the president to reinvigorate his administration and demonstrate his commitment to performance.”
The shake-up follows months of mounting public criticism, with many Nigerians calling for a government revamp to address the slow pace of progress on key campaign promises.
Mixed Reactions from Nigerians
Public reactions on social media ranged from praise to demands for further action:
- “@NaijaPatriot”: “This is just the beginning. More heads need to roll!”
- “@ConcernedCitizen”: “Finally, some accountability! But what about the others?”
- “@NigeriaFirst”: “This is a good start, but we need to see tangible results.”
- “@ChangeNigeria”: “More ministers need to go! We can’t afford complacency.”
Nigerians are pressing for more sweeping reforms to tackle the nation’s persistent challenges, including:
- Insecurity
- Economic stagnation
- Corruption
- Infrastructure decay
Dr. Adeoye noted, “Nigerians are eager for meaningful change, and the president must continue demonstrating his resolve to deliver results.”
Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) Weighs In
The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) welcomed the reshuffle, but called for further actions, particularly on economic and social issues. In a statement, the NLC said: “We commend the president’s bold move, but more needs to be done to address the nation’s pressing concerns.”
As the reshuffle unfolds, Nigerians will be closely monitoring whether these changes lead to tangible improvements. With elections on the horizon, the pressure for results has never been greater.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.