Why I Won’t Reduce Size Of My Cabinet – Tinubu

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December 24, 2024
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On Monday, President Bola Tinubu firmly addressed critics who labeled his cabinet as “bloated,” stating that he is not ready to reduce the size of his 48-member cabinet.

“I am not ready to shrink” the size of my cabinet, Tinubu said during a media chat at his Bourdillon residence in the highbrow Ikoyi area of Lagos State.

“I am not prepared to bring down the size of my cabinet,” the former Lagos governor said, arguing that “efficiency” has been at the core of his selection of ministers.

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In August 2023, three months after his inauguration, President Tinubu appointed 48 ministers, who were swiftly screened and confirmed by the Senate.

However, by January, one of the ministers, Betta Edu, was suspended, while another, Simon Lalong, transitioned to the Senate.

As many Nigerians expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of certain ministers, particularly amid soaring inflation, economic hardship, and escalating insecurity, there were growing calls for a cabinet reshuffle.

In October 2024, Tinubu reassigned 10 ministers to new portfolios, appointed seven new ministers for Senate confirmation, and dismissed five ministers. Despite these changes, critics argue that the President’s cabinet remains overly large, especially with the establishment of a dedicated Livestock Ministry.