Perform or get out, Jonathan warns ministers

Elizabeth Archibong


April 7, 2010 02:35AM
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Acting President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday warned the new ministers not to allow their personal interests override that of the nation. He said he will not tolerate any form of mediocrity and ministers who fail to measure up to expectation will be sacked.

Speaking at the inauguration of the new executive council of the federation which took place at the presidential villa Abuja, Mr Jonathan said the ministers must be alive to their responsibilities, “we owe this much to our people,” he said. The new cabinet replaces one dissolved suddenly on March 17 by the acting president.

There are, however, still no substantial ministers for the ministries of Health, Water Resources and Power.

Dora Akunyili, who spoke against the conspiracy to keep the nature of ailing president Umaru Yar’Adua’s illness a secret, made her way back to the ministry of information, while the former minister of state for petroleum, Odein Ajumogobia was moved to the foreign affairs ministry, with Aliyu Idi Hong as the minister of state.

The former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Adetokunbo Kayode is the new defence minister, with Murtala Shehu Yar’Adua as the minister of state. Mohammed Bello Adoke now becomes the new Attorney General of the Federation.

Suleiman Bello from Zamfara State was appointed minister of state for health and Nuhu Wya becomes minister of state for power.

The new cabinet also saw the reassigning of Diezani Allison-Madueke as the new Petroleum minister; with Fidelia Njeze as aviation minister and John Odey retaining his place as minister of environment.

Jonathan in power

The acting president is to oversee the ministry of power for a certain period and will be working with the sub power committee of the presidential advisory council headed by Barth Nnaji.

Ebonyi and Taraba states are the only states yet to have ministerial nominees and the acting president is expected to forward four more names to the senate for screening and clearance.

Mr Jonathan told the new ministers that he will meet all of them in two week’s time when they will agree on “ministerial milestones and targets” which they will sign and religiously follow.

Mr Jonathan orders the ministers to periodically update the public with progress reports of their performance and level of implementation of their ministries’ targets.

He also urged them to “hit the ground running”, adding that the administration will continue to pursue the implementation of the policies with which it came into office in May 2007.

He expressed his confidence in the team saying that the mission of the executive council is to deliver on the promise of good governance by showing competence, honesty of purpose, patriotism and selflessness in the business of governance.

Mr. Jonathan said he will be requesting a fortnightly briefing on the state of the economy from the economic team which shall be constituted very shortly.

The team, which he said will be under the chairmanship of the minister of finance, will help fast-track the process of development which he said is the most important task in the life of the nation.

He also warned the ministers to shun corruption, as the administration will not hesitate to take all necessary action to protect the bond of trust, which must always exist between the government and its people.

Ready for work

Most of the ministers resumed work immediately after the swearing in ceremony. Mr Ajumogobia was accompanied to the ministry by the permanent secretary, Martins Uhomoibhi, who had earlier witnessed the swearing in ceremony. Mrs Anenih, in a meeting with the management-level staff in the women ministry, said she will ensure that the ministry increases female participation in politics by 100 per cent in 2011.

The newly appointed minister of the interior, Emmanuel Iheanacho,

assumed office yesterday with a promise that his tenure will mark the end of large influx of foreigners entering the country unchecked. The minister, who was accompanied by the ministry’s minister of state, Humprey Abbah, said despite having a limited time, the calibre of experienced staff they have met will be utilised to deliver on the federal government’s agenda.



http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/News/National/Military/5551130-146/perform_or_get_out_jonathan_warns.csp

all gone down hill since then shior gra gra

Congratulations to him!

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He didn't actually say 'perform or get out', more like 'please do ur job, so i get re-elected next year'

newmaster:

Dora Akunyili, who spoke against the conspiracy to keep the nature of ailing president Umaru Yar’Adua’s illness a secret, made her way back to the ministry of information, while the former minister of state for petroleum, Odein Ajumogobia was moved to the foreign affairs ministry, with Aliyu Idi Hong as the minister of state.

Again, isn't this what has been MAINTAINED by the current administration even after the death of the man? We still have little clue of what really went on and this administration has on serveral occassion BOASTED of wanting to stay out of it all for the sake of the family? Is that not the same reason given before this was TWISTED into some CONSPIRACY in the first place?

hermosa:

He didn't actually say 'perform or get out', more like[b] 'please do your job, so i get re-elected next year' [/b]

good one!!! lol

Kobojunkie:

Again, isn't this what has been MAINTAINED by the current administration even after the death of the man? We still have little clue of what really went on and this administration has on serveral occassion BOASTED of wanting to stay out of it all for the sake of the family? Is that not the same reason given before this was TWISTED into some CONSPIRACY in the first place?

good one!!! lol

The problem with this administration is they way they talk, it is all over the place atleast yaradua had points of agenda they could make headlines with but this one is all over the place, he didnt set himself any target to complete any of the previous projects just setting up committees and flying out all over the world, nothing has been achieved so far!!

www.nairaland.com/attachments/252920_jo_jpg062968aabd943fcc42fbe79d0978cbda

see johnny looking like a no nonsense man

more like a no sense man 



That dude John Odey is one of the most useless\incompetent minister Nigeria has ever had!

The ministry of women affairs is actually under Madam Dame Umblerra Jonathan

I have never seen Murtala Yar'adua, just a token appointment by an incompetent president Jonathan

Mr Jonathan told the new ministers that he will meet all of them in two week’s time when they will agree on “ministerial milestones and targets” which they will sign and religiously follow.

milestones?

Na true talk o, I have never seen Muritala Yar'adua on the news, abi the guy don take vex commot?

no just one of the thousands of people appointed by incompetent jonathan collecting salary sharing excess crude oil going home
apparently the guy is still running his private business full time just collecting on behalf of the yaradua family

there are many of them senior adiver, special assistant, senior special assistant collecting money from this mugu so they dont disturb him and his wife

More Election Jingles While the ship is sinking - Similar to dictatorship regimes in the North Africa arab countries offering all kind of reforms while people are chanting " Regime must fall " - Where was GEJ in the last 10 or 11 months why did he not sack non performing ministers.

Somebody better wake GEJ - he is surrounded by cant perform DEAD WEIGHTS

Dis Guy:

no just one of the thousands of people appointed by incompetent jonathan collecting salary sharing excess crude oil going home
apparently the guy is still running his private business full time just collecting on behalf of the yaradua family

there are many of them senior adiver, special assistant, senior special assistant collecting money from this mugu so they dont disturb him and his wife

My guy , even the Presidential Advice Committee set up by GEJ himself criticised Mr. President heavily for what you highlight above i.e wanton waste and the deliberate creation of avenues for profligacy that increases reccurent expenditure to the detriment of Nigeria's development . GEJ is already a disaster . With 4 years he will be a harmful Tsunami that will create the type of damage that will leave no one untouched to include even his vociferous supporters and their entire family.