President Bola Tinubu has charged the 45 newly inaugurated Ministers of the Federal Republic to prioritise the interests and welfare of the entire nation and its diverse population, above any regional or state-specific considerations.
The President in a statement issued Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, reminded the ministers that they can not disappoint Nigerians, who expect them to serve with integrity, dignity and competence to actualise the Renewed Hope manifesto of his administration.
Speaking at the inauguration of new members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House Conference Centre, the President underscored the immense responsibility the ministers now bear in shaping policies that will significantly influence the lives of hundreds of millions of Nigerians.
He said: “You are not a minister of a particular state, colony, region, or ethnic nationality. You are a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
“This is all about the cohesion and work of a great team, and I believe we now have it. It is an honour to be chosen to serve as a minister in the Federal Executive Council, and such a high honour comes with tremendous responsibility.
“In this moment of abundant promise and peril in equal measure, all of you that have been sworn in have been called to distinguish yourselves. Nigerians are highly expectant of excellence in service delivery, accountability, and transparency,” he said.
The president charger the ministers to work to make themselves worthy in the eyes of God and the entire nation.
He noted that his highest obligation was to restore public faith in government so that Nigerians can once again believe that government could be a positive force for transformation and a vehicle for collective progress of all citizens of the country.
The president affirmed that the newly appointed ministers were selected based on their track records of excellence in both the public and private sectors, noting their effective representation of the rich diversity present within Nigeria.
“In this new assignment, we are in this boat together, even if it is a vehicle, I am the driver. The entire nation sits watchful, as you and I navigate this vehicle. We must hold each other responsible. We have to do the job to meet the expectations of all Nigerians. God be with you, and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he added.