…Oyedele Elevated to Finance Minister; Darma Named Nominee
By Francis Wilfred
President has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting the membership of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, , two cabinet members, and , are to exit the cabinet, with replacements already named.
Edun, who served as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has been directed to hand over to , who now assumes office as the new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele previously served as Minister of State in the ministry.
In a related development, has been named as ministerial nominee and minister-designate for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
The memo also directed Dangiwa to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry. It added that all handover processes must be completed on or before the close of business on April 23, 2026.
Akume stated that the reshuffle is aimed at strengthening cohesion and synergy in governance, as well as enhancing effective delivery on the economy in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He noted that the President exercised his constitutional powers under Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in approving the changes.
Tinubu thanked the outgoing ministers for their service to the nation and wished them success in their future endeavours, while assuring that efforts to reinvigorate the cabinet would continue.
