President Bola Tinubu on Monday urged the newly appointed ministers to collaborate with him and each other to fulfill the aspirations of the Nigerian people through their work in government.

The president gave the charge during the inauguration of the 45 confirmed ministers-designate held at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja.

He said, “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”.

He also reminded the newly sworn Ministers that it is a high honour to be chosen to serve as a minister in the Federal Executive Council, and also charged them with teamwork.

Tinubu noted that the greatest number of Nigerians are expectant of their delivery, accountability, and transparency and as well expect them to work with integrity, dignity, and deliver.

“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.

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APC, also  noted with utmost satisfaction the painstaking efforts the President made in picking the new ministers, their speedy screening and confirmation by the Senate, in addition to the rigorous induction of the new appointees towards acquainting them to the onerous task of assisting the President fulfill his promises of re-positioning the economy, ensuring security of lives and property and fighting corruption.

According to its spokesperson, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the  APC-led administration has recorded remarkable milestones in three areas, adding that the party aligns with the position of the President that there is more work to be done.

“There are challenges to build on the foundations that have been laid in the last four years. To state a few, the APC-led government has an urgent task to lift Nigerians out of poverty, secure lives and property, grow our economy, build infrastructure, bring back discipline to our private and public conducts and mobilize Nigerians through personal examples towards evolving a Nigeria we all can be proud of,” Issa-Onilu said.

The party further urged the new ministers to justify the confidence reposed in them by the President and, indeed, all Nigerians, by settling down to work quickly, and hit the ground running and consolidate on the progress that have been made in the various sectors.

The APC continued, “We join the President in calling on the newly-inaugurated ministers to ensure teamwork amongst themselves so as to create harmony in the governance system. This is the only way we can achieve synergy in our policy implementation and overall implementation of our Next Level manifesto for the country.

“It is important that our newly-inaugurated ministers understand they are ministers of APC administration, hence, they should reflect the best and progressive ideals of the party in their conduct and actions.

“The Party wishes our newly-inaugurated ministers best of luck as our party through the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari works towards taking our country to the Next Level. We assure the new ministers of the Party’s maximum cooperation and support to make them succeed”.

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President Buhari sworn-in his 43 Ministers on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday.

He charged his new ministers to work towards ensuring better Nigeria and a country the citizens would be proud of.

Some of the newly appointed Ministers and their portfolios include:

The newly appointed Ministers include:

Minister of Petroleum – Muhammadu Buhari

Ikechukwu Ogar (Abia) – Minister of State Mines and Steel

Mohammed Musa Bello (Adamawa)

Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) – Niger Delta Minister.

Chris Ngige (Anambra) –

Sharon Ikpeazu (Anambra) – Minister of Environment

Adamu Adamu (Bauchi) –
Maryam Katagun (Bauchi)

Timipre Sylver (Bayelsa)
George Akume (Benue)
Mustapha Baba Shehuri (Borno)
Bodi Agba (Cross River)
Festus Keyamo (Delta)
Ogbonnaya Onu (Ebonyi)
Clement. Ike Agba (Edo)
Osagie Enanieri (Edo)
Richard Adeniyi Adebayo (Ekiti) – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
Geoffrey Onyeama (Enugu)
Ali Pantami (Gombe)
Emeka Nwajuba (Imo)
Suleiman Adamu (Jigawa)
Zainab Ahamed (Kaduna)
Muhammad Mahmud (Kaduna)
Sabo Sanono (Kano)
Bashir Sani (Kano)
Hadi Sirika (Katsina)
Abubakar Malami (Kebbi)
Rahmatu Tijjani (Kogi)
Lai Mohammed (Kwara)
Gbemisola Saraki (Kwara)
Adeleke Mamora (Lagos)
Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) – Minister of Works and Housing
Mohammed H. Abdullahi (Nasarawa)
Zubair Dada (Niger)
Olamilekan Adegbite (Ogun)
Tayo Alasoadura (Ondo)
Rauf Aregbesola (Osun)
Sunday Dare (Oyo)
Paulen Talen (Plateau)
Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers)
Muhammadu Ngiadi (Sokoto)
Sale Mamman (Taraba) – Minister Power

Abubakar Aliyu (Yobe)
Sadiya Umar Faru (Zamfara)

APC victory: Presidency warns Buhari’s supporters

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Interestingly, no fewer than thirteen former governors and seven former ministers facing corruption trials, were among the 50 men and women accommodated in the travel ban list under Executive Order No. 6 issued by Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari.

This restriction enjoyed the judicial affirmation of the constitutionality and legality of the order

The watch-list and restriction were put in place pending the conclusion of the cases against those affected.

The ex- governors barred from leaving the country are: Saminu Turaki (Jigawa), Murtala Nyako (Adamawa), Adebayo Alao-Akala (Oyo), Gabriel Suswam (Benue), Rasheed Ladoja (Oyo), Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia), Danjuma Goje (Gombe), Attahiru Bafarawa (Sokoto), Muazu Babangida Aliyu (Niger); Chimaroke Nnamani (Enugu); Sule Lamido (Jigawa); Gbenga Daniel (Ogun); and Ibrahim Shehu Shema (Katsina). The affected governors belong to both APC and PDP.

Also on the list, is the former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd),

Two female former ministers , Nenadi Usman and Jumoke Akinjide along with Bashir Yuguda, Bala Mohammed; Abba Moro; Femi Fani-Kayode; and Ahmadu Fintiri, also made the list.

The list also had, a former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh; ex- Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral A. D. Jibrin; a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Mohammed Dikko Umar; a former Inspector-General of Police, Sunday Ehindero; and a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu; Chairman Emeritus of AIT/ Raypower, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi; Waripamowei Dudafa (a former Special Assistant (Domestic) to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan); a former Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Innocent Umezulike; a former judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia;

The list further include, a former National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh; Chief Jide Omokore; Ricky Tarfa; and Dele Belgore (SAN).

Most of the affected Nigerians are currently facing trial for alleged corrupt practices in different courts.

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Also in attendance are Southwest leaders in National Assembly: Sen. Sola Adeyeye, Hon. Lasun Sanusi and Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.

They are joined by the Minister of Communication, Adebayo Shittu; his Solid Minerals counterpart, Kayode Fayemi; former Interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande; National Vice Chairman (Southwest), Chief Pius Akinyelure; former governors of Ogun, Oyo, Ekiti and Osun states, chiefs Segun Osoba, Adebayo Alao-Akala, Niyi Adebayo and Prince Olagunaoye Oyinlola respectively.

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, ministers of Finance Mrs Kemi Adeosun and her Works, Power and Housing counterpart, Raji Fashola (SAN) were said to be absent with apology.

Amosun excused himself from the meeting at 4:25 pm to attend to other important engagements.

Welcoming participants, host governor, Abiola Ajimobi, explained that the meeting was aimed at reviewing the performance of the APC since it won federal as state elections two years ago to determine what can be done differently..

He added that the coming elections in Ekiti and Osun states require a good attention of APC leaders in Southwest to ensure the party is well prepared for the polls.

Ajimobi also pointed out the need to work together in building a vibrant region by exploring areas of cooperation and developing agriculture for the good of the people.

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The APC lawmaker representing Dutsin-ma/Kurfi Federal Constituency of Katsina State is the deputy chairman, committee on petroleum resources downstream.

In his reaction, Danlami said: ”I still cannot understand why Aisha Al-Hassan a serving minister, will say if her principal, President Buhari contests in 2019, she will not support him and that her support will be for former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. This is most reckless statement I have ever heard.

”With due respect, I expect President Buhari to embark on urgent cabinet reshuffle, this is necessary as it has become obvious that 80 percent of the serving ministers are treacherous, disloyal to the president and also capable of becoming clogs in the wheel of progress of this administration. In my own view Hajia Aishat Alhassan should top the list of those that should be sacked by Mr president.

”Initially we thought her statement was one of such fake news, but shockingly and without remorse she came out in defense of her statement. Since her loyalty is for Atiku, I don’t see any reason she should still remain in Buhari’s cabinet. I think she should just pitch her tent with Atiku’s presidential bid. What amazed me most is that the former VP has not declared yet, neither has the incumbent President.‎”

“This means even if Atiku dumps APC, she will as well follow him. I thought her BBC interview should have been about the progress she recorded in her ministry or innovation she has introduced thus far, but what she could only do was to create unnecessary distraction and embarrass the government. This is ridiculous and most unfortunate,” Kurfi stated.

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