President Tinubu Dismisses Five Ministers, Implements Major Cabinet Reshuffle

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed five ministers from his cabinet in a major shakeup aimed at boosting the efficiency of his administration. The announcement, made on Wednesday by Dada Olusegun, Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, highlighted the changes and outlined a series of new appointments and structural adjustments within the federal government.

The ministers dismissed from their roles include Uju-Ken Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs; Lola Ade-John, the Minister of Tourism; Prof. Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education; Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development; and Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, the Minister of Youth Development.

In the official statement, Olusegun emphasized the President’s intentions to enhance the administration’s effectiveness: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to Nigerians.”

Significant Changes in Ministries and Leadership

Among the eight actions approved by the President is the renaming of the Ministry of Niger Delta Development, which will now be known as the Ministry of Regional Development. The restructured ministry will oversee activities of all Regional Development Commissions, a move aimed at creating a more integrated approach to regional development in the country.

Additionally, President Tinubu has transferred the functions of the Ministry of Sports Development to the National Sports Commission. He also merged the Federal Ministry of Tourism with the Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture, forming the new Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy.

Cabinet Reshuffle and New Appointments

In a significant reshuffle, 10 ministers were reassigned to new portfolios. Moreover, the President nominated seven new ministers, whose appointments are subject to Senate confirmation. Among the newly appointed officials, Shehu Dikko has been named Chairman of the National Sports Commission, and Sunday Akin Dare has been appointed Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation, working out of the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

The statement also revealed new ministerial appointments, including Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Jumoke Oduwole as the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment. Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda was appointed as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, while Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi was named the Minister of Labour & Employment.

Other appointments include Idi Mukhtar Maiha as the Minister of Livestock Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata as the Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, and Suwaiba Said Ahmad as the Minister of State Education.

Government’s Effort to Meet Expectations

These sweeping changes underscore President Tinubu’s commitment to adjusting the administrative structure of his government to better serve Nigerians. The President’s decision to reassign portfolios and make new appointments is part of his effort to address the challenges facing the country, including economic development, youth engagement, and poverty reduction.

As the newly appointed officials prepare to assume their roles, expectations are high among citizens and stakeholders for improved performance in critical areas like education, foreign affairs, and regional development. The President’s statement emphasized that these changes are intended to “deliver on his promises to Nigerians,” setting the stage for a new phase in the administration’s agenda.