President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), resulting in the exit of two ministers and the appointment of new officials to key portfolios.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, who confirmed that Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa have been relieved of their positions.
Until the reshuffle, Edun served as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. He has now been succeeded by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, who has been elevated to the role after previously serving as Minister of State in the ministry.
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In the housing sector, Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma has been named as ministerial nominee and Minister-designate for the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Dangiwa has been directed to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry pending the completion of necessary formalities.
According to the statement, all handover processes are to be concluded on or before the close of business on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Explaining the rationale behind the changes, Akume said the reshuffle is aimed at strengthening coordination within government, enhancing synergy across ministries, and improving the delivery of economic policies in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He added that the President exercised his constitutional powers under Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) in approving the changes.
President Tinubu also commended 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 remain ongoing.
