BREAKING: President Tinubu Issues Bold Warning to Wike, Others
- President Bola Tinubu has issued a fresh warning to Nyesom Wike and 44 other new ministers he swore in on Monday
- Barely 48 hours after the inauguration of his cabinet, Tinubu reminded the ministers that he remains in charge of his administration
- Wike, a chieftain of the opposition PDP, has been vocal about his appointment into the ruling party-led federal cabinet as well as what Nigerians should expect from him as FCT minister
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Aso Rock, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu sent a strong warning to his new 45 ministers, including Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
In a tweet on Tuesday, August 22, Tinubu told the new members of his cabinet that Nigerians are eager to see the promises made during the campaign being fulfilled as soon as possible and that there is no room for them to fail.
Tinubu stated that he and the ministers are in the same boat or vehicle concerning the new assignment but reminded them that he is "the driver".
Tinubu reminds ministers 'he is in charge'
While sharing a video clip from the inauguration, the president reminded the ministers that they must hold themselves accountable before Nigerians do and prayed for their success.
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On Monday, August 21, Tinubu swore in 45 ministers, including Wike, a chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who has been vocal about his appointment and what people should expect from him as FCT minister.
The tweet reads:
"In this new assignment, we are in this boat together; even if it is a vehicle, I am the driver. The entire nation sits watchful 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. God be with you, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
See the tweet here:
Tinubu appoints news directors for NIMC, DTAC
Legit.ng earlier reported that Tinubu also appointed Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote as the Acting Director-General/CEO of NIMC.
The appointment followed the approval of leave for Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, the current occupier of the position, will commence on the same Thursday.
Tinubu also approved the appointment of Yusuf Buba Yakub to serve as the Director/CEO of DTAC after the expiration of the tenure of the Dr Pius Osunyikanmi of the same office.
Source: Legit.ng