President Bola Tinubu has carried out a fresh adjustment to his cabinet, resulting in the departure of two senior ministers and the appointment of a new head for the nation’s economic team.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
The President confirmed that Wale Edun and Ahmed Dangiwa have been sacked from the Federal Executive Council.
The most notable development is in the Ministry of Finance and the Coordinating Ministry of the Economy.
Edun, who oversaw the fiscal policy since the start of the administration, was directed to hand over to Taiwo Oyedele.
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Oyedele, who previously served within the ministry, now assumes full responsibility as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
In the housing sector, Dangiwa was sacked as Minister of Housing and Urban Development.
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The President nominated Muttaqha Darma as Dangiwa’s replacement.
Handover
Pending Darma confirmation and formal assumption of office, Dangiwa was instructed to hand over duties to the Minister of State in the ministry.
Tinubu gave a clear timeline for the transition process across the affected ministries.
“All handing over and taking over processes should be completed on or before the close of business on Thursday, 23rd April, 2026.”
He described the changes as part of efforts to improve coordination within government and strengthen the delivery of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Tinubu noted that he acted within the powers granted under Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
While appreciating the service of the outgoing ministers, he indicated that the reshuffle may not be the last.
He stressed that the process of reviewing and strengthening the cabinet would continue as the administration advances into its next phase.
