Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has made significant changes to his cabinet, firing five ministers and appointing seven new ones. This reshuffle, announced on Wednesday, 23 October by his office, is part of Tinubu’s effort to enhance the efficiency of his administration as it addresses key issues facing the country.
Among the new appointments are ministers for humanitarian and poverty reduction, trade and investment, labour, and livestock development, alongside junior ministers for foreign affairs, education, and housing. Those dismissed include cabinet ministers for education, tourism, women’s affairs, and youth development.
Despite this reshuffle, Tinubu’s cabinet remains larger than that of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who had 43 ministers during his second term. Critics have called for a leaner government to cut down on government spending.
