Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has released the Ministers of Agriculture, Mohammed Sabo Nanono, and Mamman Saleh from their ministerial duties.
Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, announced this at a briefing in the Presidential Villa on Wednesday.
He said the duo have been replaced with the Ministers of Environment, Mohammed Mahmoud Abubakar, and Minister of State, Works and Housing, Abubakar Aliyu.
Dr. Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar was redeployed to take charge of the ministry of agriculture and rural development while Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu becomes the new minister of power.
As contained in a press statement signed by Femi Adesina, president Buhari noted that, the changes were sequel to the “tradition of subjecting our projects and programs implementation to independent and critical self-review” through sector reporting during Cabinet meetings and at retreats.
“These significant review steps have helped to identify and strengthen weak areas, close gaps, build cohesion and synergy in governance, manage the economy and improve the delivery of public good to Nigerians.” The president added.
Meanwhile, president Buhari hailed the resilience of his cabinet which according to him has helped the government to resist the disruption to global systems and governance caused by the emergence of Covid 19 pandemic after their inauguration.
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