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President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, resulting in the exit of two ministers and the appointment of new officials to key economic and housing portfolios.
The changes were confirmed in a press release issued on Tuesday by Yomi Odunuga on behalf of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
The memo, signed by George Akume, outlined immediate leadership adjustments within the cabinet.
As part of the reshuffle, Mr Wale Edun has been relieved of his role as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
He is to be succeeded by Mr Taiwo Oyedele, who previously served as Minister of State in the same ministry and has now been elevated to the substantive position.
Similarly, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, is to leave office, with instructions to hand over to the Minister of State pending the confirmation of a new appointee.
Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma has been named as ministerial nominee and minister designate for the ministry.
According to the directive, all handing over processes are to be completed on or before Thursday, April 23, signalling an immediate transition in the affected ministries.
Explaining the rationale behind the changes, Akume said the reshuffle is aimed at strengthening cohesion within the cabinet, improving synergy in governance, and enhancing the delivery of economic outcomes in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He noted that the President exercised his constitutional powers under Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, in effecting the changes.
Tinubu also expressed appreciation to the outgoing ministers for their service to the nation and wished them well in their future endeavours.
He further assured members of the cabinet that efforts to reinvigorate government operations would remain continuous.
The development comes amid ongoing efforts by the administration to recalibrate economic management and improve performance across critical sectors.
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