President Bola Tinubu has tasked the new 45 ministers with meeting the expectations of Nigerians for renewed socio-economic development.
The president said this after the inauguration of the ministers at the Banquet Hall of the State House on Monday in Abuja.
He said that the administration came when the country needed renewal and reforms in all its ramifications.
“Nigerians are waiting for them to start working as we had 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.
“Nigerians expect a lot and rightly want to see change in their lives. You are now in the same boat with me, and they are looking forward to their lives taking a new and better turn,” she said.
Tinubu said that the new ministers reflected the different diversities of the country and were chosen for their track record of success and achievements in their various fields of activity.
“The challenges we face today are daunting, but we have an opportunity to implement long-awaited reforms that would bring peace, security and prosperity to our people, as contained in our agenda of renewed hope.
“We are about to accelerate our governance efforts, move forward and realize our aspirations for Nigerians. Tremendous responsibilities follow this appointment, and all of you are expected to contribute your share to provide responsible, efficient and effective service to Nigerians.
“Your task begins immediately and you must work to make yourself worthy of God and people to make Nigerians believe that the right hands are chosen. I believe in you, and the government can be a progressive way to win the trust of the public,” he said.
Sworn in are former Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike as Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Wale Edun (Minister for Finance and Economic Coordination), Adegboyega Oyetola (Marine and Blue Economy), David Umahi (Works), Festus Keyamo (Aviation and Aerospace Development), and Betta Edu (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation).
Others are Bosun Tijani (Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy), Ishak Salaco (State, Environment and Ecological Management), Wale Edun (Finance Minister and Economy Coordinator), Adegboyega Oyetola (Marine and Blue Economy), Adedayo Adelabu (Minister de Power), Tunisia Alausa (State, Health and Social Welfare), Dele Alake (Solid Minerals Development), Lola Ade-John (Minister of Tourism), Sa’idu Alkali (Transport) and Bunmi Tunji-Ojo (Interior).
Doris Uzoka-Anite (Industry, Trade and Investment), Uche Nnaji (Innovation, Science and Technology), Nkiruka Onyejeocha (State, Labor and Employment), Uju Kennedy (Women’s Affairs), David Umahi (Works), Abubakar Momoh ( Development of the Niger Delta), Betta Edu (Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation), Ekperikpe Ekpo (State, Oil Resources — Gas), and Heineken Lokpobiri (State, Oil Resources — Oil).
The new ministers also include John Enoh (Sports Development), Hannatu Musawa (Art, Culture and Creative Economy), Mohammed Badaru (Defense), Bello Matawalle (State Defence), Yusuf T. Sunumu (State Education), Ahmed M. Dangiwa (Housing and Urban Development), Abdullah T. Gwarzo (State, Housing and Urban Development) and Atiku Bagudu (Budget and Economic Planning).
Also sworn in were Mairiga Mahmud (State, Federal Capital Territory), Bello M. Goronyo (State, Water Resources and Sanitation), Abubakar Kyar (Agriculture and Food Security), Tahir Maman (Education), Yusuf M. Tuggar (Foreign Affairs) , Ali Pate (Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare), Ibrahim Geidam (Police Affairs), U. Maigari Ahmadu (State, Steel Development) and Shuaibu A. Audu (Steel Development).
Others are Muhammed Idris (National Information and Guidance), Lateef Fagbemi (Federation General Attorney and Minister of Justice), Simon B. Lalong (Labor and Employment), Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim (State, Police Affairs), Zephaniah Jisalo (Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs), Joseph Utsev (Water Resources and Sanitation), and Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi (State, Agriculture and Food Security).
(YAYA)
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