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Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by samir101ng(m): 10:55pm On Oct 29, 2008 |
Yar’Adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! The Times of Nigeria Wed Oct, 29 2008 The much awaited cabinet reshuffle by President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua got under way today with the announcement of the dropping of 20 ministers considered by the Presidency as unproductive. In a statement released by the Presidency after a Federal Executive Council meeting, presidency spokesman Olusegun Adeniyi said, "The president thanked all the ministers and told them it was nice working with them," The statement continued: “In furtherance of ongoing efforts to reposition and strengthen his Administration for enhanced effectiveness in service delivery, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on Wednesday October 29 relieved the following Ministers of their appointments: 1. Adamu Maina Waziri 2. Charles Ugwu 3. Ahmed Garba Bichi 4. Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu 5. Jerry Anthony Agada 6. Fatima Balaraba Ibrahim 7. Emmanuel Olatunde Odusina 8. Halima Tayo Alao 9. Aliyu Modibbo Umar 10. John James Akpanudoedehe 11. Tijani Yahaya Kaura 12. Ibrahim Dasuki Nakande 13. Alhaji Haruna Hassan 14. Sarafa Tunji Isola 15. Ahmed Mohammed Gusau 16. Felix Hyatt 17. John Okechukwu Emeka 18. Saudatu Usman Bungudu 19. Mohammed Sanusi Daggash 20. Abdulrahman Hassan Gimba “At the conclusion of today’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council, President Yar’Adua thanked the outgoing ministers for their services to the nation since the inception of the present Administration and wished them well in their future endeavours. “The President also directed that until new Ministers are confirmed by the Senate and sworn into office, Mr. Remi Babalola (Minister of State, Finance), will serve as Supervising Minister for the Federal Capital Territory Authority. “Similarly, Mr. Demola Seriki (Minister of State, Agriculture and Water Resources) will serve as Supervising Minister for the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development while Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong (Minister of State, Culture and Tourism will serve as Supervising Minister for the Federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry. “Alhaji Alhassan Bako Zaku (Minister of State, Science & Technology) is to act as Supervising Minister for the National Sports Commission; Elder Godsday Orubebe (Minister, Special Duties) will act as Supervising Minister/Vice Chairman, National Planning Commission and Mrs. Grace Ekpiwhre (Minister, Science & Technology) will oversee the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs.” http://www.thetimesofnigeria.com/TON/Article.aspx?id=1137 |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by samir101ng(m): 11:00pm On Oct 29, 2008 |
What are your views and opinions of the sacked ministers. Was their any minister that you thought did exceptionally well and did not deserve to be dropped ? Personally, i think all the ministerial cabinet are a bunch of useless, scallywags. None of them have achieved any signinficant impact in their respective ministeries or that affects the life of the ordinary nigerian citizen. Good riddance to filthy garbage. |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by maxell(f): 11:30pm On Oct 29, 2008 |
let's wait and see the caliber of Yar'adua's replacements Pres. Yar'Adua drops 20 Ministers in Cabinet Shake-up Twenty ministers lost their job on Wednesday, in an exercise which President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua says is an effort towards “repositioning and strengthening his administration”. Among the twenty ministers dropped are those of Education, Dr. Igwe Aja Nwachukwu, Federal Capital Territory Alhaji Aliyu Modibbo Umar and Planning Minister, Mohammed Sanusi Daggash. Others are Commerce and Industry Minister Charles Ugwu, Minister of State for Energy Fatima Ibrahim, Minister of State for Aviation, Mr. Felix Hyatt and Minister of Environment, House and Urban Development, Mrs. Halima Tayo Alao. Also relieved of their appointments are; John James Akpanudoedehe, Tijani Yahaya Kaura, Ibrahim Dasuki Nakande, Haruna Hassan, Sarafa Tunji Isola, and Ahmed Mohammed Gusau, Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri, Ahmed Garba Bichi, Jerry Anthony Agada, Emmanuel Olatunde Odusina. Also relieved of their appointments are John Okechukwu Emeka,Saudatu Usman Bungudu,and Abdulrahman Hassan Gimba. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Segun Adeniyi, said at the end of the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council, that President Yar’Adua thanked the outgoing ministers for their services to the nation since the inception of the present administration. He also wished them well in their future endeavours. The President directed that until new ministers are confirmed by Senate and sworn into office, Mr. Remi Babalola (Minister of State, Finance) will serve as supervisory minister to the FCT, Abuja. Mr. Demola Seriki (Minister of State, Agriculture and Water Resources) will serve as supervising minister for Mines and Steel Developments, while Dr. Aliyu Idi Hong (Minister of State, Culture and Tourism), will serve as supervising minister for the Federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The President also directed that Alhaji Alhassan Bako Zaku (Minister of State, Science & Technology) is to act as supervising minister for the National Sports Commission, while Elder Godsday Orubebe (Minister, Special Duties) will act as supervising minister/vice chairman, National Planning Commission. Also Alhaji Alhasan Bako Zaki is to act as supervising minister for the National Sports Commission. Mrs. Grace Ekpiwhre (Minister, Science & Technology) will oversee the Federal ministry of Women Affairs. |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by diggler(m): 9:17am On Oct 30, 2008 |
The Musical Chairs of Chop make I Chop Continues. The aforementioned 20 have been deemed to have consumed enough to either satisfy them for now, or provide them with base for their further political aspirations. Another 20, maybe more if u add Niger Delta, will come in to continue the jamboree. Long Live Nigeria |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by subice(m): 9:38am On Oct 30, 2008 |
Interesting. I certainly am glad to see the back of Aja Nwachukwu, who has been absolutely clueless in the face of the ever deteriorating educational system. Likewise for Ibrahim in the Energy ministry, it's incredible she got that job in the first place and her performance was hogwash. I see that Alison has not been dropped, hope she's moved away from the transport ministry where she has not matched her words with action. However, the whole exercise would be futile if they are not replaced with competent, visionary and proactive people who have good and relevant knowledge about their porfolios. Full judgement is reserved until I see who comes in but it can't get any worse than the last bunch, can it? |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by PlusC: 9:48am On Oct 30, 2008 |
I think its a step in d right direction, most of these ministers were no match for their ministries. Well, lets hope for the best while we await their replacements. |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by aladesuyi(m): 9:59am On Oct 30, 2008 |
What direction is right in this PDP government?, right from day one its either them or no one else.I Just pray that they are right this time around |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by citizenY(m): 10:10am On Oct 30, 2008 |
I am surprised people like Ojo ( the only Ojo east of the Niger) Maduke is retained. Very clueless,colorless foreign minister. Ditto for the beautiful lady who has been been overwhelmed at the transportation ministry. For the others, we wait and see. Maybe Umaru should consider the Ezeoke clan !!!!!! tis ime around since mediocrity is the name of the game. For the ones from ma side those flushed out were just transitionary elements. Their highest qualification is that they are their godfathers' sons. Period |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by Nobody: 10:13am On Oct 30, 2008 |
they were all dull,lacked initiative and hindsight,good riddance,i dont know why Ojo Madukewe is still parading himself,like play like play he fit become presido in naija oh! |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by Nobody: 10:59am On Oct 30, 2008 |
Stop the noise making guys. The ministers didnt perform simply because yaradua and the secret cabal wont allow them to. Or would somebody tell me why maduekwe is still there, did he perform? NO, he's part of the cabal. As for the dropped ministers; its clear they were not appointed in the first place to work but to have their share (quota system), they've had it now and its time to go and erect mansions in their various villages. Any person can do the job of a minister if the president wants him to. Think dumb nigerians. |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by Seun(m): 11:22am On Oct 30, 2008 |
Yar’Adua Sacks 20 Ministers http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=126686 |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by Jarus(m): 11:37am On Oct 30, 2008 |
I'm particulary surprised at the dropping of Modibbo (FCT) and Daggash. I had thought they were the most powerful ministers in this regime and will escape the shake-up, but it appears Yar'Adua doesn't send anybody |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by dayotee2(m): 11:42am On Oct 30, 2008 |
Yar’Adua Sacks 20 Ministers Pres. Yar'Adua drops 20 Ministers in Cabinet Shake-up I cant help but laugh seeing the headlines today. So it took Mr. president over a year to see that 20 ministers are not performing, So 20 gone, ojo REMAINs , he has been in government since the days of ABACHA and he is still working, bet he must be very CREATIVE and ACTIVE why was Fatima Balaraba Ibrahim (power and steal) appointed in the first place? she knows ABSOLUTELY nothing about power. I am shocked Daggash is gone, our rumored CBN governor So who will sack the oga patapata ("the president" who has equally not performed? what is the critarial this government used in choosing the cabinet members in the first place? I cant wait to see the new cabinet member, I bet i will come back here and LAUGH again. |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by CHRISFER: 11:48am On Oct 30, 2008 |
oleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ebami kigbe ole ole ole ole ole WHAT ABOUT THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT. ONE DAY BUSH MEAT WILL CATCH THE HAUNTER. I AM THE PRESIDENT OF MY OWN NIGERIA AND I HAVE MY OWN MINISTER. ONE DAY THE RIVER WILL OVER FLOW AND YOU HAVE NO WHERE TO RUN TO. |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by spikedcylinder: 11:48am On Oct 30, 2008 |
Ope o! My uncle is on the new list. Maga don pay!!! |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by Ibime(m): 11:50am On Oct 30, 2008 |
Good job by Yara. Ministers must learn that they can be fired for underperforming. |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by otokx(m): 11:51am On Oct 30, 2008 |
For how long will we continue wandering in the wilderness? |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by hollandis(f): 11:52am On Oct 30, 2008 |
he should sack himself too |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by tulk2mi: 12:17pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
20 MINISTERS SACKED! singing oga chop i chop make we no dey chop alone ooo * Now thinking* which day my name sef go enter dat book i go over perform so tay dem go make me minister 4 life like em, em, OJO MADUEKE |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by c33b33(m): 12:22pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
Hmm, Aja Nwachukwu!a very good riddance to bad rubbish!but is Maddibo of FCT not trying?Hope Yar'adua won't employ just to satisfy party chieftain.WE ARE WATCHING |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by webman(m): 12:25pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
That mumu arrowhead no sabi rule jo na hin wife seat for power sef |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by sabro(m): 12:33pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
Some may say the sacking of 20 ministers was as a result of non-performance. I agree. But to me it goes beyond performance. In Nigeria brand of politics, appointment of ministers is seemingly carried out for political compensation. After the tenure of the yet to be announced ministers which I bet will last for not more than 24 months or thereabout, another set of ministers would literally be on the queue to end this first term with the president. If God permits, another set of ministers will resume at the onset of the second term of this administration. On and on it goes. Chop I chop kind of style you may say. Dear Nairalanders, if yours sincerely was assisted by all in the house to clinch a particular position, don't you think I will be compensating all in a turn-by-turn manner before my tenure elapse? What is your opinion? It goes beyond performance. Don't forget PDP is involved. |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by Nobody: 12:44pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
sabro: Majority of nigerians are just plain dumb; its a pity they will never get your point. |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by lafile(m): 12:46pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
Pssssssssssst! (Thats a Hiss, by the way). See pot sacking kettle because its black. Its only when the president and his executive council sacks themselves that I will know we have a remote possibility of moving forward. |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by c33b33(m): 12:47pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
webman:[b]How you take know?is that your contribution to the thread? sabro:[/b]that is chop i chop syndrome, its not only in naija now,it's part of politics,it becomes bad when you over do it |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by LitenCee(m): 12:56pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
hollandis: ha hah aha ha hha haa , ooo boy eee |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by MrCrackles(m): 12:57pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
Yes i think he should fire himself too!!! |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by princesa(f): 12:59pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
it's their life, let them live it |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by c33b33(m): 1:04pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
princesa:they are in control of our economy which may be our life link |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by princesa(f): 1:15pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
definetly not mine, call me whatever, i dnt think it affects me |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by dayotee2(m): 1:28pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
princesa: princesa: When I read comments like this I only hear one shouting " ATTENTION PLS SEE ME, AM HERE!!!!!!", if not so, what is the point in this post? what r u message r u trying to pass across? Common princessa , even if you don't leave in Nigeria, you must have been hearing that nothing is happening in the country with respect to development. And you claim it doesnt affect you , BIG LIE , even if u r ghost it will affect you cos there will be lesser souls to hunt due to high death rate and hunger. |
Re: Yar’adua Drops 20 Ministers In Cabinet Reshuffle! by princesa(f): 1:53pm On Oct 30, 2008 |
excuse Mr. man am not trying to get any attention, i just said what i thought and you and c33 whatever is coming at me now tell me since your opinion have been aired on whateva topic on govt. and the way they affect us have been made, how many of your contributions has gotten to their damned ears, how many programs have they made to alleviate the suffering of the masses or you think it is fun shouting echoes lost to the wind people befor us continually shouted and suggested ways to solve our problem, nothing was made or done now in our time we keep shouting and commenting to the winds with nothing obviously done and this trend is sure to go on and on and on so what is my gain in commenting then? i dnt waste my strenght in writing silly comments |
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