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President Bola Tinubu will be one year in office by the next 30 days.

Expectedly, this will generate mixed reactions from both his supporters and his critics.

One key area many Nigerians expect the president to be different from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, is in the area of Human Resources Management.


Mr Tinubu currently has the largest federal executive council in recent history with his 50-member cabinet.

However, many of them have been quiet since their appointment.

As part of the activities ahead of Tinubu’s one year in office, DAILY POST reviews some of his policies vis a vis his promises and manifesto- the renewed hope agenda.

DAILY POST also looks at some of the ministers who have been very quiet since their appointment in August 2023.

The president campaigned on being a better manager of “people,” a rhetoric that was further explained by former Governor Babatunde Fashola, who made an analogy of “football coaches.”

He described Tinubu as the coach who gets involved in the game, while Buhari is the type that allows players the freedom to operate.

The set up of the Hadiza Bala-led committee to review the performance of the ministers gave some hope to Nigerians that the ministers won’t get a free pass unlike during Buhari’s administration where some ministers stayed for 8 years without any tangible legacy.

Here is the list of ministers who are seen to have been quiet since their appointment.

Sa’idu Akali (Transportation)

The Minister of Transportation, Akali has been remarkably quiet when compared to his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi, the former Governor of Rivers State.

Mr Akali was initially penned down for the Ministry of Interior before the last-minute manoeuvre that landed him at the Ministry of Transportation.

Despite the unbundling of the ministry with the separation of Marine and Blue Economy, the Minister still holds a very critical sector of the economy, particularly the railway transportation sector.

While there are reports of ongoing railway projects, however, the inability of the minister to communicate with Nigerians is fueling the speculation that most of the ongoing railway projects embarked upon by the last administration have been abandoned.

For many Nigerians, the development of the country’s railway system is important, but since the departure of Amaechi, many Nigerians have been in the dark as to what is happening in the sector.

Lola Ade-John (Tourism)

When Ade-John appeared before the Senate in July, 2023, most of the senators asked questions that relate to the banking and financial sector because of her background as an IT specialist.

When the president announced the allocation of portfolios, it was shocking that the president posted her to the Ministry of Tourism.

One logical explanation comes to mind- the president sees financing as the major impediment to some of the major sectors, hence the choice of financial experts to critical sectors. Another example is the posting of Bayo Adelabu to the Ministry of Power.

Also, the president in his manifesto promised the establishment of a media city to rival the Dubai media city. However, it has been all quiet from the minister except for a few visits here and there.

Hannatu Musawa (Minister of Culture)

The Minister of Culture is also struggling to make her mark as the government heads into one year in office.

Except for the recent retreat organised by his ministry, there appears to be no clear-cut agenda of her ministry as it relates to Culture and Tourism in Nigeria.



Ibrahim Gaidam/Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim (Police Affairs)

The Minister of Police Affairs has been having a quiet time in the office since his appointment in August.

Despite the campaigns by the president to focus on internal security and reform of the police, nothing is coming forth from the minister.

When the minister appeared at the dialogue on state police and pledged the support of the administration to allowing states to form their police units, he was countered by the representative of the IGP, who vehemently opposed state police.


But one year into the administration, no serious reform has been done and Nigerians continue to face harassment, intimidation and extortion from policemen.

It’s not just Gaidam that has been quiet, the minister of state has been quiet too.

[b]Uche Nnaji (Innovation, Science and Technology)

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology is one minister that many Nigerians may not know exists.

Mr Nnaji was compensated by the president with the ministerial slot after losing the Enugu State governorship election in 2023.

He remains relatively unknown despite almost spending a year in office as the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology.

Joseph Utsev/Muhammed Goronyo (Water Resources)

The Minister of Water Resources, Joseph Utsev and his junior colleague, Muhammad Goronyo have been remarkably quiet since their appointment by the president.

Mr Utsev, an academic, had an impressive outing during the ministerial screening but there has been no clear-cut plan for the activities of the ministry.

The Minister of State, Goronyo is equally unknown by many Nigerians one year into the administration.

Jamila Bio Ibrahim (Youth)

In August 2023, when President Tinubu announced Abubakar Momoh as the Minister of Youths, the announcement was met with outrage and the president subsequently deployed Mr Momoh to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.
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Subsequently, Jamila Bio Ibrahim was announced as the minister.

But like most others on this list, she has been quiet on her plans for the country.

Ekperikpe Ekpo (Gas)

President Tinubu campaigned heavily on the transition to gas resources as the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy during his campaigns.

The president is the substantive Minister for Petroleum and Gas Resources but his Minister of State for Gas has been quiet since the appointment.

Gboyega Oyetola (Marine and Blue Economy)

When President Tinubu announced the creation of the Marine and Blue Economy as a district ministry, it generated curiosity among Nigerians as to what the ministry is about.

But since the appointment of the former governor of Osun State as the minister in charge of the ministry, it has been quiet except for pictures of the minister in suit meeting with investors.

The minister, who is believed to be related to the president, has a reputation for being a silent operator; however, Nigerians are curious as to what’s happening in his ministry.

Dailypost: https://dailypost.ng/2024/04/29/akali-ade-john-musawa-other-tinubus-ministers-missing-in-action/

When you appoint incompetent individuals, what outcomes do you expect to achieve from the change you advocate for? Like attracts like.

Even Ebola himself is missing in action...that's why his only achievement in almost a yr in office is propaganda.


He employed so many agbado mobs pushing propaganda for him

Most of them are mere office holders without any significant impacts,,they can't and won't contribute anything to the government because they have nothing to offer.A cabinet shake up is needed if there's serious in this government

The fellow technocrat the overhyped druggie balabloo-blu-bulava gave to a nation in dire need of development after the catastrophic years of Buhari.

There is a minister called Akali?


As far as tourism, whoever heads that ministry has the easiest job…there is nothing to deliver and a plethora of legitimate reasons why it is unreasonable in the near future to expect any progress in that sector. Tourism cannot take off in Nigeria without infrastructure, roads, adequate security, hospitality etc so we might as well scrap it for now. We that are in Nigeria are afraid to travel to explore our country because of these reasons, so why would a foreigner when there are other countries to explore with requisite infrastructure?

Ministry of tourism should be scrapped and any skilled sector staff deployed to foreign affairs and culture ministries until such a time when we have fixed the underlying infrastructure necessary for toirism.

Their pastors, alfas and babalawos would be hard at work by this time.

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What do u expect when the head( their principal) is rotten

Does Tinubu know that he has just this year to convince Nigerians?
He's loosing support and it's only good governance we want!

That minister of tourism, what exactly she for dey do?

Naija wey no fancy tourism that much..

Pessimists -
Optimists-

Realists -

Adenugay:
Dailypost: https://dailypost.ng/2024/04/29/akali-ade-john-musawa-other-tinubus-ministers-missing-in-action/

Amaechi is like Cristiano Ronaldo, He works too well and sets standards that those after him will look clueless on what to do.

normally government of propaganda, na noise them dey use show working not action. Shay may 1st done reach new minimum wage never ready yet they have increased everything.

Them planty

Oyetola needs to up his game or be replaced .


Ministers should be able to make noise because the resources is there already ,it's just left for them to distribute it wisely .

That's what happens when you put square pegs in round holes. I will forever respect Obasanjo with regards to appointing his Ministers.... Obasanjo's ministers were responsible for Obasanjo's seemingly good outing as a President.

AlomoReloaded:
That's what happens when you put square pegs in round holes. I will forever respect Obasanjo with regards to appointing his Ministers.... Obasanjo's ministers were responsible for Obasanjo's seemingly good outing as a President.

It was not good outing when he was in power. Nigerians have selective amnesia

allthingsgood:
It was not good outing when he was in power. Nigerians have selective amnesia

I bet you are one of those people who constituted public nuisances during the Bubu era as well. I'm afraid, you are the one who has a clear case of selective amnesia. Sit this one out, buddy.

Let us hear from from them, some activities take time for their effect to be felt. In comparison to PMB, he has not made up is mind on appointment as at this time in His first tenure.
Nigeria will be great again.

casualobserver:
There is a minister called Akali?


As far as tourism, whoever heads that ministry has the easiest job…there is nothing to deliver and a plethora of legitimate reasons why it is unreasonable in the near future to expect any progress in that sector. Tourism cannot take off in Nigeria without infrastructure, roads, adequate security, hospitality etc so we might as well scrap it for now. We that are in Nigeria are afraid to travel to explore our country because of these reasons, so why would a foreigner when there are other countries to explore with requisite infrastructure?

Ministry of tourism should be scrapped and any skilled sector staff deployed to foreign affairs and culture ministries until such a time when we have fixed the underlying infrastructure necessary for toirism.

Ministry for culture should handle tourism since it entails promoting the nation’s culture with great infrastructural development. Lola should be posted to minister for innovation, science and technology with 6 months probation period to effect excellent IT policies.

The minister of power, water resources, youth & sport, gas and transportation should receive their sack letters with immediate effect.

Not only this incompetent ministers o'o

They are stil few missing on d list.

David umai is jus busy with coastal way for eazy embezzlement
Interior minister too is awarding contracts to his company but femi gbajabiamila saved his ass.
Keyamo is good at noise making even when he knws nothing about avaition.
Finance minister,Edun is busy borrowing loan.


Chop i chop..

Dynamicboss:
Ministry for culture should handle tourism since it entails promoting the nation’s culture with great infrastructural development. Lola should be posted to minister for innovation, science and technology with 6 months probation period to effect excellent IT policies.

The minister of power, water resources, youth & sport, gas and transportation should receive their sack letters with immediate effect.

I wasn’t a fan of Adelabu and wondered for months what does this man do? He was no1 on my ministers to be sacked! I may ev even have posted as much on Nairaland. I was so sad We missed the opportunity of ElRufai in power. However painful as it may be, just like petrol subsidy removal, this could be just about the best thing that can happen to power sector. I have changed my opinion on Adelabu and am willing to give him time to see the effect of his reforms.

We have certain structural long-standing issues in Nigeria that have plagued us for decades. We all want solutions but painful as it is the solutions will not come without pain.

One year after and life has become harder,no fuel sef to see buy again.

Abeg check my signature for anything classy luxurious furniture and woodworks in Abuja.

Ministers should be able to make noise because the resources is there already ,it's just left for them to distribute it wisely .

Pessimists - Optimists- Realists -

All these ones just dey mark register

PulaPower:
That minister of tourism, what exactly she for dey do?

Naija wey no fancy tourism that much..

The only tourist resort in Lagos ...Landmark is being demolished by President Ebola

Tinubu overburdened his govt,two ministers for youth alone , a minister of sports too Wtf!! Who does that?

ministry of culture and ministry of tourism should be one ministry, that of transport and blue economy should be merged

Ministry of petroluem now split into two , Tinubu isn't ready for governance!!!! He just wanna make sure offices reach his cronies.