President Seeks Increased Ministerial Engagement

President Bola Tinubu has indicated that he will reshuffle his cabinet, according to his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. While the timeline is unknown, Onanuga confirmed that the President desires to do so, and the ministers have been directed to increase their public engagement.

The reshuffle is expected to include the removal and replacement of some ministers, as well as reassignment of others to different ministries. This announcement follows criticism of the high cost of governance and size of the Federal Executive Council, with some calling for a reduction in ministers.

Onanuga also revealed that President Tinubu has ordered his ministers to be more vocal about the government’s activities. He emphasized that the President wants his ministers to overcome any hesitancy and engage with the media more frequently, in order to counteract the perception that the government is not doing enough.

This directive highlights the importance of communication and transparency in politics, as a government’s effectiveness is often determined by its ability to effectively communicate its policies and achievements to the public.

It is worth noting that the large size of President Tinubu’s cabinet has been a source of concern for many Nigerians, particularly in light of the country’s economic challenges. The reshuffle may be an opportunity for the President to streamline his administration and improve efficiency.

The question remains as to which ministers will be affected by the reshuffle, and whether any of the special advisers will also be affected. As the process unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the President’s decisions impact the direction of his administration and the country as a whole.

References and Citations:

• PremiumTimes – updated Tinubu to reshuffle cabinet – presidency
• Vanguard – Only president Tinubu knows Minister’s that’ll remain – Bwala
• Channels – why Tinubu shouldn’t Trust his Kitchen cabinet – ex-minister

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