You ‘re Representing Nigeria Not State, Region, President Tinubu Tells Newly Inaugurated Ministers, Urges Them To Hit The Ground Running

Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, Engineer Abubakar Momoh, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, Mr. Nyesom Wike , Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo and  40 others ,who were nominated as ministers by President Bola Tinubu last month and later ‘confirmed’ by the senate after confirmation hearings were held for them, have taken the oath of office in Abuja and they have been asked to hit the ground running.

The inauguration ceremony which  was held at the State House Conference Center, Abuja, was presided over by President Bola Tinubu  and the event was  attended by  political figures including  Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House Representatives Tajudeen Abass and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.

-Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the ministers took the oath of office alphabetically according to their states of origin.

Giving his speech,  President Bola Tinubu ,who noted that the challenges are very daunting, added that long overdue reforms are however being carried out by his administration with the aim of transforming the nation’s economy and ensuring peace, safety and security in the country.

He said his administration has kept faith with objectives of the ‘Renew Hope’ agenda while noting that those chosen as ministers  were considered for such a role because they are ideally suited  for the job..

The president told the ministers to consider their appointment as a ‘call to service’ and   not to see themselves as representatives of their states or regions but rather representatives of Nigeria as a whole.

He noted that while his administration had since coming on board three months ago, showed commitment to the Renew Hope agenda , the new ministers are expected to accelerate  this and ensure that aspirations of Nigerians are met.

President Tinubu  also told the cabinet members  that  ‘it is an honour  to be chosen as ministers’  but  ‘this comes with responsibilities’, while urging them to distinguish themselves and justify their appointment.

Nigerians according to him are not only expecting the new ministers to deliver but also expecting that they will see accountability, integrity and transparency. He also asked them to hit the ground running   and make themselves ‘worthy in the eyes of the people’  and also be seen as a positive force for transformation-Team@orientactualmags.com
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