News

Tinubu Shakes Up Cabinet: Six Ministers Fired, Ten Reassigned, Seven New Faces Added

Spread the love

This post has already been read at least 111791 times!

President Bola Tinubu has made sweeping changes to his cabinet, dismissing six ministers and reassigning ten others to new portfolios. This major restructuring aims to improve government efficiency and address critical issues facing Nigeria.

Those relieved of their duties include the Women Affairs Minister, Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye; Tourism Minister, Lola Ade-John; Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman; Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo; Youth Development Minister, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim; and the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Betta Edu.

The shake-up also includes the reassignment of ten ministers to new portfolios and the nomination of seven new ministers pending Senate confirmation. The new ministers and their portfolios are Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment; Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State, Foreign Affairs; Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment; Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development; Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development; and Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, Minister of State, Education.

President Tinubu thanked the outgoing members of the Federal Executive Council for their service to the nation and extended his best wishes for their future endeavors. The new ministers are expected to drive key government priorities and strengthen the administration’s resolve to address critical issues facing Nigeria.

This cabinet reshuffle comes amidst Nigeria’s economic challenges, and President Tinubu’s administration is under pressure to deliver results. The changes are seen as a strategic move to revitalize the government’s efforts to address pressing issues and set Nigeria on a path of sustainable growth.

This post has already been read at least 111791 times!

The Street Reporters Newspaper

The Street Reporters Newspaper is your reliable latest news portal and publishes opinions, business news, politics, and sports news from Nigeria and the world. Tel: +2348175047979

Recent Posts

NDC Announces 3rd NEC Meeting And Unveiling Of National Campaign Council For October 26

The leadership of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has announced that its 3rd National Executive Committee,…

24 hours ago

Bende 2027: Why The Ground Has Shifted From Benjamin Kalu To Chima Anyaso

By Chibuisi Mba If an election is conducted today in Bende Federal Constituency, Dr. Chima…

1 day ago

IVF, Surrogacy And Gene Editing: Experts Call For Ethical Guidelines, Stronger Legal Safeguards

The Ilorin Emirate Professors' Association, IEPA, has called for stronger ethical and regulatory frameworks to…

2 days ago

HURIWA Demands Immediate Withdrawal Of Nutritionists’ Council Bill, Warns Against Criminalising Nigeria’s Indigenous Food Heritage

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has demanded immediate withdrawal of Nutritionists Registration…

2 days ago

Ogun Police Foils Cult Initiation, Arrests 3 Students, Recovers Weapons

The Ogun State Police Command has foiled a suspected cult initiation in Owode-Yewa, arresting three…

2 days ago

Ghana’s Petroleum Authority Delegation Visits PTI, Seeks Partnership To Build Oil And Gas Capacity

EFFURUN, Delta State — In a significant move to strengthen regional cooperation and accelerate capacity…

3 days ago