The presidency has confirmed that a cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is imminent.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga revealed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Presidential aide also stated that it is uncertain whether the reshuffle will occur before October 1st, 2024, but emphasized that it is expected to happen soon.
Onanuga, who briefed along with the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, O’tega Ogra, added that there is no timeline as to when President Tinubu will reshuffle his cabinet.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu has instructed his ministers to promote the accomplishments of his administration actively.
According to Onanuga, President Tinubu urged the ministers to “go out there and publicize the administration’s successes”.
He noted that some ministers were hesitant to speak publicly adding that “many Nigerians believe the president isn’t doing much, while the government is actually making significant strides.”
Tinubu emphasized that his ministers should focus more on communicating these achievements to the public.
Recall that President Tinubu appointed his cabinet members, the ministers in August 2023.