President Bola Tinubu don reshuffle cabinet as Taiwo Oyedele replace Wale Edun as Finance Minister, while Umar Dangiwa also lose him position as Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
The development come after Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, announce the changes for memo wey come out on Tuesday, April 21.
According to statement wey SGF spokesman, Yomi Odunuga release, both Wale Edun and Umar Dangiwa don receive instruction to hand over their duties to their successors immediately.
Oyedele step up as Finance Minister
Taiwo Oyedele, wey before now dey serve as Minister of State for Finance, don now take over as substantive Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
His appointment expected to continue government economic reforms and fiscal policies.
New face for Housing Ministry
For Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, President Tinubu don nominate Muttaqha Rabe Darma as new minister to replace Dangiwa.
Pending confirmation, Dangiwa go hand over to the Minister of State for the ministry as directed.
Minor reshuffle, big signal
Even though the reshuffle small, political observers believe say the move fit signal fresh direction for Tinubu administration, especially for economic management and housing sector.
The Presidency never give full details on reasons for the changes, but insiders say the adjustment na part of ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and service delivery.
More updates expected as the new appointees settle into their roles.
