Tinubu Urges New Ministers To Fulfill Nigerians’ Expectations

President Bola Tinubu on Monday urged the newly appointed ministers to unite their efforts and expertise towards achieving the hopes and goals of the Nigerian people in their governmental roles.

Tinubu delivered this charge during the inauguration ceremony of the 45 ministers-designate who had been confirmed. The event took place on Monday at the Conference Centre of the State House in Abuja.

“We are in this boat, even if it is a vehicle and I am the driver, the entire Nigerians are behind sitting and watching as you and I navigate this vehicle. We must hold each other responsible, we have to do the job to meet the expectations of all Nigerians.

“As I said earlier on, you are not a minister of a particular state, colony, region or ethnic nationality, you are a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” President Tinubu said.

In his address, the President also took the opportunity to remind the newly sworn-in Ministers about the significant honor associated with being selected to serve as part of the Federal Executive Council, explained the importance of teamwork and collaboration among them, emphasizing the shared responsibility they have in fulfilling their roles effectively.

He stressed that a substantial portion of the Nigerian population looks forward with high expectations for their performance.

“With the inauguration of Ministers today, we are about to accelerate our governing efforts to move forward in realizing our best aspiration for Nigeria. It’s all about a great team and I believe we have them here. It is a high honour to be chosen to serve as a minister in the federal executive council of our beloved republic.

“With such high honour comes tremendous responsibility in this moment of abundant promise and peril in equal measure. All of you who have been sworn in have been called to distinguish yourselves. It is me who knows you and delegates this authority but the greatest number of Nigerians are highly expectant of delivery, accountability and transparency.

“Nigerians expect that you will serve with integrity, dignity and deliver. I will hold you to that standard. Your assignment began immediately. As your country honours you today by this call to service, you must each work to make yourselves worthy in the eyes of God and all our nation’s people,” he said.

The inauguration of the ministers took place in under a week following President Tinubu’s release of the list of portfolios assigned to the appointees, which was again reviewed on Sunday.

Among those who took the oath of office were notable figures such as the former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, assuming the role of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The lineup also includes Wale Edun, appointed as the Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola in charge of Marine and Blue Economy, David Umahi overseeing Works, Festus Keyamo heading Aviation and Aerospace Development, and Betta Edu responsible for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.

Also among those sworn in are Bosun Tijani (Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy), Ishak Salaco (State, Environment and Ecological Management), Wale Edun (Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy), Adegboyega Oyetola (Marine and Blue Economy), Adedayo Adelabu (Minister of Power), Tunisia Alausa (State, Health and Social Welfare), Dele Alake (Solid Minerals Development), Lola Ade-John (Minister of Tourism), Sa’idu Alkali (Transportation), and Bunmi Tunji-Ojo (Interior).