Alfred Lahiri and Kamsi Anayo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in his team of ministers on Monday, with warning for them to work for the country and not to their tribes, zones and states.
The President spoke while swearing in the 45 45 ministers designate on Monday.
“Ministers of the federal republic you are, not minister of a region or Minister of a particular state.” Tinubu said.
He said the appointment of the ministers was in line with the constitutional obligations of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which screened and confirmed the 45 ministers.
He explained that the ministers would superintend over the ministries of federal government in his administration of renewed hope.
The president explained that the men and women who have been sworn-in were carefully selected for their track records of excellence and achievement in public and private sectors.
He said the team reflected the diversity of Nigeria adding that they are expected to bring to their new role an assortment of experience and expertise to help guide the nation’s affairs.
“Fellow Nigerians, the challenges we face today are very daunting.Yes, there are yet amidst this evident challenge, we have the opportunity to implement long overdue reforms that will improve the operation of government, transform our nation’s economy and ensure peace, safety and prosperity for our people.
“These are the objectives that underpin the renewed hope agenda. And these are the objectives that inspired the selection of a lot of these distinguished ladies and gentlemen ministers.
“Since my inauguration on May 29, I have taken steps to begin implementing the agenda from which I campaigned and for which I received the mandate of Nigerian people. With the inauguration of ministers today, we are about to accelerate our governing efforts to move forward, highlighting our best aspiration for Nigerians. It is all about a great team. And I believe we have them here.
“It is the highest honour to be chosen to serve as the minister in the Federal Executive Council of our beloved Republic. With such high honour comes tremendous responsibility. In this moment of abundant promise and fail in equal measure.
“All of you who have been sworn in have been called to distinguish yourselves. It is me who knows you. I delegate this authority but the greatest number of Nigerians are highly expecting delivery and accountability and transparency.” The President said.
He urged them to serve with integrity, dignity and deliver, stressing that he would hold them to that standard which they sworn and promised Nigerians.
“Your assignment begins immediately. As your country honours you today, by this call to service you must each work to make yourself worthy in the eyes of God and all our nation’s people.
“Your highest obligation is to restore public faith in government so that our people can once again believe that the right hands in government can show. I believe in you that the government can be a positive force for transformation and a vehicle for collective progress of this country.
“I congratulate you and welcome you to the administration of renewed hope.
“I wish you success in this new assignment. We are in this boat; even if it is a vehicle and I am the driver the entire Nigerians are behind sitting and watching as you and I navigate this vehicle.” He further explained
