President Bola Tinubu has urged the 45 newly appointed ministers to meet the expectations of Nigerians for a revitalized socio-economic development. Speaking at the inauguration of the ministers in Abuja on Monday, Tinubu emphasized the need for renewal and reform across all sectors.
“Nigerians expect you to hit the ground running, just as we promised them during our campaigns. With your inauguration today, you have become ministers of the Federal Republic, not ministers of a particular state or region,” said Tinubu.
He added, “Nigerians deserve to see positive changes in their lives. You are now in the same boat with me, and they expect their lives to take a new and better turn.”
Tinubu highlighted the diversity represented by the newly appointed ministers and commended their track records of success and achievements in various fields.
“The challenges we face today are daunting, but we have the opportunity to implement long overdue reforms that will bring about peace, safety, and prosperity for our people, as outlined in our renewed hope agenda,” Tinubu stated.
He called on the ministers to contribute their quota to delivering accountable, efficient, and effective service to Nigerians. Tinubu reminded them that their responsibilities begin immediately and urged them to prove themselves as worthy representatives of the people.
Among those sworn in were former Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Wale Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola as Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, David Umahi as Minister of Works, Festus Keyamo as Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and Betta Edu as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
Other appointments included Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Ishak Salaco as Minister of State for Environment and Ecological Management, Adedayo Adelabu as Minister of Power, and Tunisia Alausa as Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, to name a few.
The swearing-in ceremony also saw the inclusion of ministers such as Doris Anite, Uche Nnaji, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, Uju Kennedy, Abubakar Momoh, Ekperikpe Ekpo, Heineken Lokpobiri, John Enoh, Hannatu Musawa, Mohammed Badaru, Bello Matawalle, Yusuf T. Sunumu, Ahmed M. Dangiwa, Abdullah T. Gwarzo, Atiku Bagudu, Mairiga Mahmud, Bello M. Goronyo, Abubakar Kyar, Tahir Maman, Yusuf M. Tuggar, Ali Pate, Ibrahim Geidam, U. Maigari Ahmadu, Shuaibu A. Audu, Muhammed Idris, Lateef Fagbemi, Simon B. Lalong, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Zephaniah Jisalo, Joseph Utsev, and Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
