Presidency says technology-driven appraisal led to ministerial sacks

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reshuffled his cabinet, relieving several ministers of their duties based on a performance review driven by public perception.

This move is part of Tinubu’s commitment to ensuring his administration delivers on its promises to Nigerians.

According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday, the decision followed a careful assessment process led by Hadiza Bala Usman, the President’s Social Adviser on Policy. Onanuga explained that the appraisal was not taken lightly and had been part of the President’s plan since the ministers were sworn in last year.

In August 2023, during the swearing-in ceremony, President Tinubu made it clear that he had the authority to hire and fire ministers, warning that he would not hesitate to remove those who did not meet expectations. The President reinforced this message during a ministerial retreat in October 2023.

Hadiza Bala Usman oversaw a performance appraisal, gathering public feedback on the ministers’ work through a technology-driven process. Nigerians scored the ministers based on their effectiveness.

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“Hadiza brought technology to it, asking Nigerians to score the ministers,” Onanuga said.

“The results were based on empirical facts, the public perception of these ministers, and it was the people who actually did the scorecard. The President acted on those results.”

Several ministers were removed from the cabinet, including:

– Prof. Tahir Mamman (Education)
– Uju Kennedy Ohanenye (Women Affairs)
– Mohammed Gwarzo (State for Housing)
– Jamila Ibrahim (Youth Development)
– Lola Ade-John (Tourism)
– Betta Edu (Minister of Humanitarian Affairs), who has since been replaced

Onanuga acknowledged that the Nigerian government needs a lot of hands to tackle the country’s problems.

“When the ministers were sworn in, the President actually told them that as the president, he has the power to hire and fire, and that he would not hesitate to remove ministers who could not perform.”

Onanuga emphasized that the dismissals were based on public expectation, not solely Tinubu’s expectations.

“Some weeks ago at the cabinet meeting, the President actually challenged the ministers to go out and tell Nigerians what they have been doing for the past one year or so.”

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