“We’ve to do the job to meet expectations of Nigerians”
Tinubu on Monday inaugurated 45 ministers-designates in Abuja, telling them that their assignments start immediately.
The President who also warned them that their appointments are devoid of ethnic colouration, urged them to distinguish themselves.
Tinubu said, “In line with constitutional obligations. The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has screened and confirmed 45 ministers who will superintend over the ministries of the federal government in this administration of Renewed Hope.
“The men and women who have been sworn in have been carefully selected by me for their track record of excellence and achievement in public and private sectors. They reflect the diversity of Nigeria, and bring to their new roles an assortment of experience and expertise to help guide the nation and for us to continue to rebuild the nation, and reengineer all our differences, building blocks of Nigeria today and the future.
“Fellow Nigerians, the challenges we face today are very daunting. Amidst these evident challenges we have the opportunity to make a long, very overdue reform that will improve the operations of government, transform our nation’s economy and ensure peace, safety and prosperity for our people. These are the objectives that underline the renewed hope agenda, and these are the objectives that inspired the selection of these distinguished ladies and gentlemen who are now ministers.
“Minister of the Federal Republic, you are and not minister of a region or minister of a particular state.
“Since my inauguration on May 29th I have taken steps to implement the agenda upon which I campaigned and for which I received the mandate of Nigerians. With the inauguration of ministers today we are about to accelerate our governing efforts to move forward, realising our best aspirations for Nigeria.
“It is all about a great team and I believe we have it here. It is a high honour to be chosen to serve as a minister in the federal executive council of our beloved republic. With such honour comes tremendous responsibility.
“In this moment of abundant promise and peril in equal measure, all of you who have been sworn in have been called to distinguish yourselves. It is me who knows you, and delegate this to you, but the greater number of Nigerians are highly expectant of delivery of accountability and transparency. Nigerians expect that you will serve with integrity, dignity and deliver. I will hold you to that standard, we all promised Nigerians. Your assignment begins immediately as your country honours you.
“Today, by this call to service, you must each work to make yourselves worthy in the eyes of God and all people. Your highest responsibility is to restore public faith in government so that our people can once again believe that by the right hands, the government can show and believe in you that the government can be a positive frost for transformation and the vehicle for collective progress of this country.
“I congratulate you all. I welcome you to the administration of renewed hope. I wish you success in this new assignment. We are in this boat. 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.
“We must hold one another responsible. We have to do the job to meet the expectations of all Nigerians,” Tinubu said.
- FG moves to secure natural resources, as presidential committee meets service chiefs - January 25, 2024
- Kogi govt pays JAMB registration fees for 15,033 public school students - January 24, 2024
- Edo Guber: APC debunks aspirants screening disqualification rumours - January 24, 2024