A sociopolitical crusader, Deji Adeyanju, has faulted
President Bola Tinubu’s choice of ministers for the Ministries of Defence and
Youths.
Adeyanju claimed the President did not give adequate
consideration for appointing Defence and Youth ministers.
He noted that the youths hold immense potential and are
instrumental in driving Nigeria’s social, economic and political progress.
A statement by Adeyanju reads partly: “While I understand
the great responsibility and careful deliberation that goes into the selection
of ministers and the subsequent allocation of portfolios, I, however,
regrettably note that unlike the names mentioned above, some ministries, like
that of Defence and Youth, have not been given adequate consideration in the
appointment of ministers.
“Consequently, their active participation in governance is
crucial for the meaningful representation of their interests.
“Such ministry should be headed by a person who is not only
a youth in mind but also a youth in body. We should not return to the era where
persons who are over 60 years old are appointed as ministers of Youth.
“Additionally, your excellency, I also want to draw your
attention to the defence portfolio and urge you to reconsider the appointment
of the substantive minister and minister of state in that regard.
“The defence ministry plays a crucial role in ensuring the
sovereignty and the well-being of our nation and its citizens, and should
ordinarily be manned by someone well versed in our internal and external
security.”
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