President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven new ministers to replace the one he had sacked. The swearing-in took place at the presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday.
Their swearing in comes after their screening and confirmation by the Senate. While congratulating the seven new ministers, the President said: “The moment is challenging, the present situation calls for a very serious commitment. Yours is a duty to serve and that is what you’ve got to do.
“I really appreciate the fact that you have taken the oath of office and are ready to serve your nation at the time we are facing the challenges of economic growth and other items like security challenges.
“It is not easy to find just the unique people that will surrender their life, freedoms and other responsibility to serve their nation anytime in this time of challenges. I am sincerely happy that you have done that and that you are here today to be part of a very committed team of Nigerians who have been working tirelessly since 17 months ago that we assumed the responsibility of governing this country, you are called upon to join the team to rescue this country.
“Service is the hallmark of this human endeavour, you are being called upon to serve. Economic recovery is on the horizon. We have a good path to realise our dreams and it is not just only for us , it is for our children and grandchildren.”
Speaking further, he said, “It is my joy and honour to be part of you to be responsible for over 200 million people in this county. We have taken the bull by the horn. We have stopped the scavengers. We are going to stop completely the profiteers and smugglers of our resources across the country.
“We are not going to run away from our responsibility, we are going to face it and we have been facing it head on.
“With you as a member of this team, I am proud and honoured that I am leading you and we will lead you to success and prosperity. All I can say is welcome onboard, this ship will not sink.”
Speaking on the hardship in the nation, the president noted that he is committed to ensure that the situation is improved on. He added that economic challenges is not peculiar to Nigeria as other nations are facing the same.
