As President Bola Tinubu prepares to mark his first year in office, signs point to a potential shake-up in his administration.
Since taking office on May 29, 2023, President Tinubu has hinted at regularly assessing the performance of his cabinet members and replacing those who fall short of expectations.
Addressing ministers during a retreat last November, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of performance, stating, “If you are performing, nothing to fear. If you miss the objective, we’ll review it. If no performance, you will leave us.”
Aligned with this directive, a team of approximately 140 officials, headed by Mrs. Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, has been assigned to evaluate the performance of various federal ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
Reports suggest that this evaluation process could result in the dismissal of underperforming ministers and a reorganization of governmental offices. However, the specific criteria for ministerial removals and reshuffling are yet to be fully disclosed, raising questions about the assessment agency’s role in these decisions.
Moreover, President Tinubu may take this opportunity to scrutinize the appointments of ministers facing allegations before integrity agencies like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).