President Muhammadu Buhari says the need for new energy
motivated the reshuffling of his cabinet.
The president announced the sacking of two cabinet members
on Wednesday.
Saleh Mamman, the minister of power; and Sabo Nanono, the
minister of agriculture and rural development, were sacked by the president.
A statement released by Femi Adesina, presidential
spokesman, quoted Buhari as saying the changes in his cabinet will be “a
continuous process”.
“Two years and some months into the second term, the
tradition of subjecting our projects and programs implementation to independent
and critical self-review has taken firm roots through sector Reporting during
Cabinet meetings and at Retreats,” the statement reads.
“These significant review steps have helped to identify and
strengthen weak areas, close gaps, build cohesion and synergy in governance,
manage the economy and improve the delivery of public good to Nigerians.
“I must commend this cabinet for demonstrating unparalleled
resilience that helped the government to navigate the disruption to global
systems and governance occasioned by the emergence of COVID-19 shortly after
inauguration. The weekly Federal Executive Council meetings was not spared because
the traditional mode was altered.
“As we are all aware, change is the only factor that is
constant in every human endeavor and as this administration approaches its
critical phase in the second term, I have found it essential to reinvigorate
this cabinet in a manner that will deepen its capacity to consolidate legacy
achievements.”
The president said “substantive nominations will be made to
fill the consequential vacancies” in due time.
He added that he has met with the sacked ministers “to thank
them for their contributions to discussions in cabinet and the invaluable
services rendered to the nation”.
Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, the minister of environment, is
expected to assume office as the minister of agriculture and rural development.
Abubakar Aliyu, the minister of state for works and housing, will take over as
the minister of power.
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