By Goodluck Ikiebe
President Bola Tinubu has sacked five ministers from his cabinet, citing the need for restructuring and improved performance.
The axed Ministers are:
– *Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye*: Former Minister of Women Affairs
– *Lola Ade-John*: Former Minister of Tourism
– *Prof Tahir Mamman SAN OON*: Former Minister of Education
– *Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo*: Former Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development
– *Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim*: Former Minister of Youth Development
However, President Tinubu has also appointed Seven new Ministers, pending Senate confirmation.
The newly appointed Ministers are:
– *Dr Nentawe Yilwatda*: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
– *Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi*: Minister of Labour & Employment
– *Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu*: Minister of State Foreign Affairs
– *Dr Jumoke Oduwole*: Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
– *Idi Mukhtar Maiha*: Minister of Livestock Development
– *Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata*: Minister of Housing and Urban Development
– *Suwaiba Said Ahmad PhD*: Minister of Education
Additionally, President Tinubu has reassigned 10 ministers to new portfolios and made other key appointments, including Shehu Dikko as Chairman of the National Sports Commission and Sunday Akin Dare as Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation.
