By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of his cabinet, leading to the exit of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, from the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
The development was announced in a statement by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who said the changes take immediate effect.
According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, Mr. Edun has been directed to hand over to Taiwo Oyedele, who has now been appointed Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele previously served as Minister of State in the ministry.
In the same vein, Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma has been named ministerial nominee and Minister-designate for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
The outgoing minister, Dangiwa, is to hand over to the Minister of State pending Darma’s confirmation.
The memo directed that all handing-over processes be concluded on or before the close of business on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Explaining the rationale behind the decision, Senator Akume said the reshuffle is aimed at strengthening coordination in governance, enhancing inter-ministerial synergy, and driving more impactful economic outcomes in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He added that the President exercised his powers under Sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in effecting the changes.
President Tinubu also appreciated the outgoing ministers for their service to the country and wished them success in their future endeavours, while assuring that efforts to reinvigorate the cabinet will continue.
