President Bola Tinubu is set to dismiss ministers who do not meet their targets, according to the Presidency.
Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, said in an interview that Tinubu has yet to decide on the ministers’ performances.
However, he emphasized that those failing to deliver on the administration’s eight-point agenda would be removed from their positions.
Onanuga rated the administration’s performance at 70 percent as it nears its one-year mark.
He noted that when Tinubu took office, Nigeria was using most of its revenue to service debt and borrowing for regular expenses.
The government has since implemented significant policies, like removing the fuel subsidy and unifying the exchange rate, to stabilize the economy.
At the start of his term, Tinubu appointed 48 ministers, advisers, and aides, urging them to prioritize the country’s needs over personal interests.
During a three-day retreat at the State House in Abuja, he encouraged them to work towards lifting Nigeria out of poverty and improving the nation’s economic standing.
Beyond Boders further reports that Tinubu highlighted the need for unity and collaboration among the officials to drive the country’s recovery.
He told them, “We have gathered here to shape the future, no threat about it. The responsibilities we bear are not just titles; they are the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians.”
Despite efforts, Nigeria faces ongoing challenges such as rising inflation, insecurity, and an unstable exchange rate. Analysts believe the country still has a long way to go, even though Tinubu inherited a struggling economy.
Tinubu’s eight-point agenda includes national security, economic growth, agriculture, power, oil and gas, transportation, and education.
He aims to create a society based on shared prosperity and equal respect for all citizens, with a focus on generating jobs and modernizing infrastructure.
