Breaking: President Tinubu Gives Ministers Fresh Directive to Revive Economy

Breaking: President Tinubu Gives Ministers Fresh Directive to Revive Economy

  • President Bola Tinubu has issued a fresh directive to the newly inaugurated ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
  • Tinubu, during the maiden edition of the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday, August 28, charged the ministers to ensure his administration succeeds
  • He noted further that the floor is open for the ministers to come up with homegrown solutions that will re-engineer the nation's economic recovery

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State House, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the newly inaugurated ministers to ensure his government succeeds.

Bola Tinubu, Senate, ministers
Tinubu has advised the new ministers to prioritise the success of his government in the discharge of their duties. Photo credit: @OfficialAPCNg
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The president gave this directive at the maiden meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Tinubu’s administration held at the Presidential Villa on Monday, August 28. All the recently sworn-in ministers were present at the meeting.

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In his opening address, President Tinubu congratulated the ministers and urged them to see their appointments as a call to serve the people, PM News reported.

What Tinubu expects from members of his cabinet

Speaking further, Tinubu noted that Nigerians expect a lot from the cabinet, and he 'the president' will be the bus driver while the 'ministers' will be the conductors.

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The president reiterated that members of his cabinet have the opportunity to come up with homegrown solutions and re-engineering processes that will lead to the availability of resources and make the economy work for the people, The Nigerian Tribune reported.

“We have to make sure that this country succeeds for 200 million. I accepted the mandate and i have delegated the power to you to serve the country.

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“I’m ready even for corrections, only God is perfect. Don’t be afraid to take decisions- that is the goal of leadership. Imagine yourself that you have been called upon to fetch water from a dry well. I am happy to be the captain, the driver of this vehicle,” said the President.

Tinubu presides over inaugural FEC meeting

Tinubu presided over the first Federal Executive Council meeting of his administration at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja.

The new cabinet members were inaugurated on Monday, August 21, after their confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, The Punch reported.

The new cabinet is made of 45 ministers who scaled through the screening while three other nominees were denied clearance.

What will happen to Wike, others if they fail to deliver

Nyesom Wike, David Umahi and other newly inaugurated ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have a big responsibility on their shoulders, to not only meet the expectations of the people but that of the president.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has set clear goals for each sector in the country and will not tolerate failure from any of his recently inaugurated ministers, presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed on Monday, August 28.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from NIJ, where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.