President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting the membership of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), leading to the exit of two ministers and the appointment of new officials.
According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been directed to leave the cabinet and hand over to Taiwo Oyedele, who has now been elevated to the position.
Similarly, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, will exit the cabinet, with Muttaqha Rabe Darma named as ministerial nominee and designate for the ministry.
Dangiwa has been instructed to hand over to the Minister of State pending Darma’s confirmation.
The memo directed that all handing over processes be completed on or before April 23, 2026.
Explaining the decision, Akume said:
“These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
He added that the President exercised his constitutional powers under Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in effecting the reshuffle.
President Tinubu thanked the outgoing ministers for their service and wished them well in their future endeavours, while assuring that efforts to reinvigorate the cabinet will remain ongoing.