Tinubu To Reshuffle Cabinet, Says Presidency

The Nigerian Presidency has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu intends to reshuffle his cabinet, a move that has been anticipated and is based on the performance reviews of the ministers. This confirmation came from Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, during briefings with State House correspondents. Here’s what you need to know:

• Timing: While there’s no specific date set, the reshuffle is expected to occur soon. Although there was speculation about it happening before October 1, 2024, no firm timeline has been confirmed.
• Reason for Reshuffle: The decision to reshuffle is not arbitrary but is informed by empirical performance reports. President Tinubu has received feedback and performance reviews which will guide the reshuffle process.
• Public Engagement Directive: Tinubu has instructed his ministers to increase their public engagement, emphasizing the need to communicate the administration’s achievements more effectively. This directive comes in response to a perceived disconnect between the government’s actions and public perception.
• Implications: The reshuffle might include changes in ministerial portfolios, the addition or removal of ministers, or even the restructuring of ministries. For instance, there’s mention of possibly scrapping the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.
• Public and Political Pressure: There has been increasing pressure from within and outside the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Tinubu to address underperformance in his cabinet. This reshuffle is seen as a response to these calls for better governance and efficiency.
• Source of Information: This information has been corroborated across multiple sources, including direct statements from the presidency and reports from credible news outlets, indicating a consensus on the impending reshuffle.

This reshuffle reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to performance-driven governance, aiming to boost efficiency and public communication of government activities. However, specifics on who might be affected or the exact nature of changes remain undisclosed until the reshuffle is executed.