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  • Oyo gov, Makinde carries out minor cabinet reshuffle

    Oyo gov, Makinde carries out minor cabinet reshuffle

    Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has carried out a cabinet reshuffle.

    The governor, in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Mr Segun Ogunwuyi, made this disclosure on Monday.

    According to Ogunwuyi, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Seun Ashamu, is now to oversee the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

    He said that the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, has been moved to the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport.

    In also said that the Commissioner for Public Works, Prof Dahud Shangodoyin, has been moved to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, while that of Education, Science and Technology, Prof Solihu Adelabu, is now to oversee the Ministry of Establishments and Training.

    He added that the current Commissioner for Establishments, Mr Segun Olayiwola, will now man the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.

    Ogunwuyi said that the movements were with immediate effect.

    He quoted the governor as charging the commissioners to continue to discharge their duties with utmost loyalty and commitment to the state.

  • Labour Party official advises Tinubu on cabinet

    Labour Party official advises Tinubu on cabinet

    Abayomi Arabambi, a member of the Labour Party, on Monday in Abeokuta advised President Bola Tinubu to urgently rejig his cabinet to serve the interest of Nigerians.

    Arabambi, during a press conference, contended that many political appointees and public office-holders were not doing enough to make life easier for the citizens.

    He commended President Tinubu on his efforts at improving the economy but said many of his ministers and other public office-holders were less concerned.

    Arabambi, who is a Factional National Publicity Secretary in the party, noted that many of those in the President’s cabinet were “square pegs in round holes”.

    He urged Tinubu to do the needful just as he urged him not to appoint people based on party affiliations alone.

    “Nigerian citizens are more impoverished than they were under the colonial powers. We have been enveloped in abysmal and massive corruption, especially under the past administration.

    “Our country groans under the weight of unprecedented excessive imports and a depreciating currency with the exchange rates of one U.S dollar at ₦1,652, one English pounds at ₦2,010, and one Euro at ₦1,985.

    ”This has rendered virtually all sectors of the economy ineffective.

    “The President must be conscious of the fact that some haters of democracy and purveyors of bad news are still in the trenches planning to destabilise Nigeria over the present economy situation and which is no fault of his.

    “We therefore urgently request him to execute the following in order to make life more meaningful to ordinary Nigerians and put Nigeria back on the right economy track

    “The President is also hereby urged to dismiss all incompetent appointee ministers and heads of Federal Government agencies with immediate effect to bring about a better and effective government,” Arabambi said.

    He lamented the epileptic power supply situation in the country “in spite of the huge investments of over 20 billion U.S dollars in the power sector by successive administrations”.

    The Labour Party official urged President Tinubu to withdraw the operational certificates and licences of some electricity distribution companies and encourage private companies to take over.

    “President Bola Tinubu must as a matter of urgency withdraw the certificate and licence of some of the distribution companies and encourage state governments and private electricity companies take over.

    “This will pave way for a better and more prosperous nation which will bring about a great reduction in the prices of goods and services,” he added.

  • Just in: Presidency confirms plan to dissolve cabinet

    Just in: Presidency confirms plan to dissolve cabinet

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to reshuffle his cabinet.

    The President has also charged the Ministers not to be media shy, but go out to published the activities of their ministries.

    Addressing a press conference at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy lamented that so much is being done, but Nigerians are not aware.

    He said, “The President has expressed his desire to reshuffle his cabinet and he will do it. I don’t know whether he wants to do it before October first and he will surely do it. That is what I will say, but he has not given us any timeline.”

    Speaking on the performance of the present administration, Onanuga said, “The President has given an order to all his ministers at the last Federal Executive Council meeting to go out there and speak about the activities of his administration.

    “Some of them have been media shy, television shy, radio shy, and he wants them to overcome all that and go out there and speak about what they have been doing.

    “Because the feeling out there is that government is not doing enough and the government has been doing a lot. And it is up to them to go out there and blow their own trumpet. They should go out there and talk about what their ministries have been doing.”

  • CARTOON OF THE DAY: Tinubu and his ‘Renewed Hope’ cabinet

    CARTOON OF THE DAY: Tinubu and his ‘Renewed Hope’ cabinet

  • Mutfwang suspends 2 commissioners, reshuffles cabinet

    Mutfwang suspends 2 commissioners, reshuffles cabinet

    Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has suspended two incumbent Commissioners, a Special Adviser and a Liaison Officer.

    Mutfwang announced the suspension in a statement by Mr Gyang Bere, his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), issued on Tuesday in Jos.

    The suspended government officials included: Mr Chrysanthus Dawam and Mrs Jamila Tukur, the commissioners for Budget and Economic Planning and that of Tourism, Culture and Hospitality, respectively.

    Others affected by the suspension were: Mr Dio Lamul, Special Adviser on Rural Development and Mr Moses Sule, the Liaison Officer for Mikang Constituency of the state.

    Mutfwang has also approved a minor resufflement of his cabinet to enhance quality service delivery.

    Bere quoted the governor saying that the move would ensure effective and efficient service delivery to the people of the state.

    ”Under the new dispensation, Mr Noel Nkup, the current Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy, will take charge of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

    ”Similarly, Mr Bashir Datti, the commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, has been posted to the Ministry of Water Resources and Energy,” he said.

     

  • Gov. Radda reshuffles cabinet

    Gov. Radda reshuffles cabinet

    Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday reshuffled his cabinet.

    The announcement was made in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Radda, Mr Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed in Katsina.

    Those affected were: Dr Bashir Gambo-Saulawa, who was moved from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Water Resources and Hajiya Hadiza Yar’Adua, from the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to the Ministry of Women Affairs.

    Other affected commissioners, he said, were Hajiya Zainab Musawa, who was transferred from the Ministry of Women Affairs to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.

    Alhaji Hamza Suleiman-Faskari of the Ministry of Water Resources, now moved to the Ministry of Environment, Alhaji Isa Muhammad-Musa, shifted from the Ministry of Special Duties to the Ministry of Higher, Technical and Vocational Education.

    Also affected were Alhaji Yusuf Rabiu-Jirdede, transferred from the Ministry of Rural and Social Development to the Ministry of Special Duties, Prof. Abdulhamid Ahmed, from the Ministry of Higher, Technical and Vocational Education to the Ministry of Rural and Social Development.

    Alhaji Musa Adamu-Funtua, has been transferred from the Ministry of Environment to the Ministry of Health.

    According to the statement, the governor directed that all the affected commissioners should hand over their current responsibilities to the Permanent Secretaries of their respective ministries with immediate effect.

    It further directed them to assume their new roles without delay to ensure continuity in government operations.

    Kaula-Mohammed quoted the governor as expressing confidence that the reorganisations would bring fresh perspectives and renewed energy to the affected ministries.

    “I call on all the stakeholders to support these changes as we work together for the progress and development of our dear state,” Radda urged.

    Recall that the governor had earlier held a joint meeting with the 34 Local Government Council Chairmen, members of the State House of Assembly and the State Executive Council members over the local government autonomy.

    The governor has proceeded on a one-month vacation beginning from July 18 to August 18.

    He had since handed over the affairs of the state to his Deputy, Malam Faruk Lawal-Jobe, to serve on acting capacity.

    NAN

  • Ramaphosa unveils new cabinet with 12 opposition posts

    Ramaphosa unveils new cabinet with 12 opposition posts

    South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced his new Cabinet on Monday, confirming the handover of 12 ministerial posts to opposition parties in a televised speech.

    The largest opposition party, the economically liberal Democratic Alliance (DA), will take on six positions with DA party leader, John Steenhuisen, named to head the Ministry of Agriculture, Ramaphosa said.

    With 20 ministries, including key ministries such as Foreign Affairs, Defence, Energy and Finance, the African National Congress (ANC) retained the lion’s share of Cabinet posts.

    With a total of 32 ministerial posts, the Cabinet has two seats larger than in previous years.

    The new government consisted of 11 parties, expected to lead the African continent’s strongest economy in a government of national unity.

    Ramaphosa’s ANC lost its absolute majority for the first time in 30 years in the parliamentary elections on May 29 and can no longer govern alone.

    The new government plans to prioritize economic growth, social justice and democratic renewal of the country.

    Combating poverty, unemployment, and crime is also a priority, along with addressing corruption and state exploitation.

    The governing alliance has been formed without any firm coalition agreements.

    Political analysts have questioned the stability and effectiveness of such a form of government.

    South Africa is becoming increasingly important internationally due to its position in a continent rich in the raw material reserves needed for the green energy transition.

    The country is also the only African member of the Group of 20 major economies (G20).

  • Oyo gov, Makinde reshuffles cabinet

    Oyo gov, Makinde reshuffles cabinet

    Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has effected a minor cabinet reshuffle.

    This is contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, on Tuesday in Ibadan.

    According to the statement, Mr Segun Olayiwola, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, has been moved to Ministry of Establishment and Training.

    The Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Mr Ademola Ojo was named as the new Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.

    The Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Mr Adeniyi Adebisi, is to take over the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives.

    The postings, according to the statement, are with immediate effect.

  • Tinubu should reshuffle cabinet to restore confidence – Moghalu

    Tinubu should reshuffle cabinet to restore confidence – Moghalu

    Former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet.

    Moghalu disclosed this in an interview with Arise Television on Thursday.

    He said: “To restore confidence, President Tinubu needs to reshuffle his cabinet because one of the reasons that investor confidence disappeared was the process of appointing his cabinet, it was too slow.

    “Then when it made the announcement, it was largely a very political type of cabinet, and investors were hoping for something more technocratic to deal with the crisis at hand,” he said.

    He further suggested that President Tinubu should establish a dedicated Economic Advisory Council to provide guidance on more effective economic management.

  • Adeleke tasks cabinet members on budget defence, lists 3 executive bills

    Adeleke tasks cabinet members on budget defence, lists 3 executive bills

    Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has tasked members of his cabinet to prepare for a detailed budget defence at the Osun House of Assembly.

    The governor also advised his aides to ensure that drafted executive bills were forwarded to the legislature timely.

    Adeleke said this in a statement by his spokesperson, Mr Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday in Osogbo.

    He said that full cooperation was paramount with the legislature, to speed up budget processing in line with the assembly’s timetable.

    ”We have a state to govern. We have a five point agenda to deliver. There is no room for distractions. All cabinet members must get their work together by ensuring successful budget hearings at the assembly.

    ”Also, let the relevant house committees have all required information to vet and approve your proposals.

    “I have full confidence that the legislature will understand the fiscal and economic considerations behind the 2024 budgetary proposals.

    According to him, his administration is aware of innovative ideas being introduced that may necessitate new laws or amendments of existing ones.

    ”Let me on this note direct our MDAs with planned executive bills to speed up the internal processes.

    “Three of such bills are very dear to the goodness of our state. The bill to domesticate the Nigerian Startup Act should be forwarded to the assembly without further delay. That bill holds the key to boosting and diversifying our state economy.

    He said that Osun electricity market bill was important to the state with a resolution reached to move faster to get the bill passed into law without delay.

    ”Also, of similar importance is the bill to harmonise the state tax system. Our government wants to put an end to multiple taxation and expand the tax base with a lower tax rate.

    Adeleke, however,  directed the Justice Ministry and all affected MDAs to work closely to ensure bills get to the State Assembly for early passage.