Akali, Adejohn, Musawa and other Tinubu ministers missing in battle

President Bola Tinubu will have been in office for one year by the next 30 days.

As expected, this will provoke mixed reactions from both his supporters and critics.

One of the key areas where many Nigerians expect the president to differ from his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, is in the area of ​​human resources management.

Mr. Tinubu currently constitutes the largest federal executive council in recent history, along with a 50-member cabinet.

However, many of them have remained silent since taking office.

As part of activities ahead of Mr Tinubu's first year in office, DAILY POST reviews some of his policies against his pledge and manifesto – the Agenda of New Hope.

DAILY POST also takes note of some of the ministers who have remained very quiet since taking office in August 2023.

The president campaigned on being a better steward of “the people,” a rhetoric that was further explained by former governor Babatunde Fashola, who likened it to a “football coach.”

He explained that Tinubu is a coach who is involved in the game, while Buhari is the type who gives freedom to his players.

The establishment of the Hadiza Bala-led committee to review the performance of ministers means ministers will be given a free pass, unlike during the Buhari administration, when some ministers remained in office for eight years without leaving any concrete legacy. It gave some hope to Nigerians who thought they would never get it.

Below is a list of ministers who appear to have remained silent since taking office.

Saidu Akari (Transportation)

Transport Minister Akali has remained surprisingly quiet compared to his predecessor, Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

Akari was initially appointed to the Interior Ministry and was transferred to the Transport Ministry at the last minute.

Despite the separation of the ministry due to the separation of ocean economy and blue economy, the minister is still in charge of very important sectors of the economy, especially the rail transport sector.

However, while there are reports that rail projects are underway, there are speculations that most of the ongoing rail projects undertaken by the previous government have been abandoned due to the minister's inability to communicate with Nigerians. is increasing.

For many Nigerians, the development of the country's railway system is important, but since Amaechi's departure, many Nigerians remain in the dark about what is happening in this sector.

Laura Adejohn (Tourism)

When Adejohn appeared before the Senate in July 2023, most senators asked her questions related to the banking and financial sector because of her background as an IT expert.

When the President announced portfolio assignments, it was shocking that he placed her in the Ministry of Tourism.

One logical explanation comes to mind. The President believes that financing is a major hurdle for some key sectors, which is why he is selecting financial experts for key sectors. Another example is Bayo Adelabu's post in the Ministry of Power.

In his manifesto, the president also promised to establish a media city comparable to Dubai's media city. However, the Minister has remained completely silent apart from a few visits here and there.

Msawa Hannatu (Minister of Culture)

The culture minister is also struggling to establish himself as the government enters its first year in office.

Apart from a recent retreat hosted by his ministry, there appears to be no clear agenda for her ministry related to culture and tourism in Nigeria.

Ibrahim Gaidam/Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim (Police)

The police minister has been quiet in his office since taking office in August.

Despite the president's campaign focused on internal security and police reform, nothing has come from ministers.

The minister attended a dialogue on state police and pledged the government's support for allowing each state to form its own police force, which was countered by representatives of the IGP, which vehemently opposed state police.

Nigerians are hoping for police reforms following the EndSARS protests.

However, a year after taking office, there have been no serious reforms, and Nigerians continue to face harassment, intimidation and extortion from police officers.

It's not just Gaidam who is silent; the Minister of State is also silent.

Uche Nagy (Innovation, Science and Technology)

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology is one minister that many Nigerians may not know about.

After Nnaji lost the 2023 Enugu State gubernatorial election, the president replaced him with a ministerial slot.

Despite nearly a year in office as Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, he remains relatively unknown.

Joseph Utsev/Muhammad Goronyo (Water Resources)

Water Resources Minister Joseph Utsev and his junior colleague Muhammad Goronyo have remained surprisingly silent since their appointment by the president.

Although academic Utsev had an impressive outing during the cabinet selection process, there are still no clear plans for the ministry's activities.

Minister of State Goronyo is similarly unknown to many Nigerians a year into his administration.

Jamila Bio Ibrahim (Youth)

In August 2023, when President Tinubu announced the appointment of Mr. Abubakar Momoh as Minister of Youth, the announcement was met with intense backlash, after which the President placed Mr. Momoh in the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.

Later, it was announced that Jamila Bio Ibrahim would become a minister.

But like most others on this list, she has remained silent about her plans for the country.

Ekperikpe Ekpo (gas)

During his campaign, President Tinubu focused on promoting the transition to gas resources as the mainstay of Nigeria's economy.

The president is effectively the minister of oil and gas resources, but the gas minister has remained silent since taking office.

Gboyega Oetola (Marine and Blue Economy)

When President Tinubu announced the creation of the Oceans and Blue Economy as a regional ministry, it sparked curiosity among Nigerians as to what the ministry entails.

However, since the former Osun State governor was appointed as the minister in charge of the ministry, there has been silence, apart from a photo of the minister in a suit meeting with investors.

The minister is believed to be related to the president, but is known for keeping quiet. However, Nigerians are interested in what is going on with his ministry.

Source: dailypost.ng