As the unveiling of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministerial list looms, Nigerians are on edge with anticipation, awaiting the announcement that will shape the future of the country. The release of the ministerial list, expected after the holiday on Thursday, is generating a flurry of high expectations and intense speculation both within Nigeria and in the diaspora.
The composition of the ministerial list, containing the names of individuals appointed by the president to lead various ministries, is of utmost importance to Nigerians. They are hoping for a new cabinet that can effectively tackle pressing issues such as insecurity, corruption, and economic development. The general consensus among Nigerians is that competent individuals with a proven track record of success in their respective fields are needed to drive progress and development.
In conversations with Media Talk Africa, Nigerians expressed their hopes that President Tinubu’s choices would reflect Nigeria’s diversity and inclusivity. They expect the newly appointed ministers to address the myriad challenges facing the country.
Segun Awosanya, known as Segalinks and an institutional reforms advocate, praised the decisiveness exhibited by the Tinubu administration. Awosanya emphasized the qualities he believes are crucial for the ministers in a developing economy like Nigeria: competence, experience, integrity, vision, teamwork, innovativeness, and effective communication. According to him, these qualities are essential for ministers to effectively fulfill their responsibilities and achieve meaningful results.
Prince Saviour Iche, national president of the Association of Micro Entrepreneurs of Nigeria (AMEN), urged President Tinubu to appoint experienced technocrats to sensitive positions. He emphasized the need for individuals with a business background to lead the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment, as they can better understand and address the concerns of manufacturers.
Alhaji Rasheed Awofeso, a social worker with the Child and Community Response Initiative (CCRI), emphasized the importance of capable individuals with innovative ideas to tackle the challenges facing Nigeria. He highlighted the need to prioritize addressing the ongoing insecurity in the country, as well as corruption and economic growth.
Chamberlain Etukudoh, a director at the Youth Alive Foundation (YAF), highlighted the harsh effects of recent policies such as the removal of subsidy and the devaluation of the naira on Nigerian youths. He called for the government to prioritize ministries related to youths and sports as a means of cushioning the impact of these policies.
Not all Nigerians are optimistic, however. Oluwaseun Ogedengbe, an Akure-based actor and activist, expressed skepticism about the government’s legitimacy and called for appointments based on competence rather than political considerations.
Amidst these diverse opinions and expectations, the upcoming release of Tinubu’s ministerial list has generated both hope and apprehension among Nigerians. The nation waits with bated breath to see who will be appointed to key positions and how they will address the pressing issues that continue to challenge the country.
