President Bola Tinubu Fires Strong Warning To Ministers At Inaugural Fec Meeting

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, August 28, inaugurated the FEC meeting of his administration with the newly appointed ministers in attendance.

Tinubu charged the cabinet members to be committed and work hard in creating a buoyant economy that will serve every Nigerian. He said this during his remarks at the inaugural Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House. The former Lagos State governor warned that his government would not tolerate underperformance, noting that expectations of Nigerians are very high from the cabinet members. The president reiterated that his administration's policy agenda includes economic reforms, strengthening of national security for peace and prosperity, and delivering sustainable and inclusive growth. He further stated that Nigerians would rely on all the appointees' skills and experiences, and that failure would not be explained away under his watch. “You and I know that expectations are high, and these are tough times. We must work hard and move ourselves to create a buoyant economy that will serve Nigeria. We have an employment rate that is unacceptable, and we are facing threats from climate change. “In order to turn things around, you have been selected to perform your utmost best. Our policy implementation will reform the economy, ensure inclusive growth, and strengthen security for peace and prosperity. Without security, there can be no investment,” the President said. Recall that Tinubu had, on August 21, 2023, sworn in 45 ministers after they were screened and cleared by the Senate. Addressing his cabinet members, the President said, as per Business Day: “We shall evolve a homegrown re-engineering of our finances, a reimagined stewardship of our resources, and we will let the economy work for the people of this country. “There are so many things we can and will do. Yes, some cynics will say it is impossible. But in your own dictionary of service, everything is possible, and it must be possible.” In a statement, spokesman to the president, Ajuri Ngelale, added that the president is confident that the carefully selected cabinet members know that the new mandate is to deliver for Nigeria without any lamentation or excuses. He added: “We have the talent. We have the level of intellectual capacity required to turn this country around. We will make sure that the country is on the right path to succeed on behalf of more than 200 million Nigerians who rely on us. “It is in your hands now. I am ready to listen and to cooperate. I am ready even to be corrected. Only God is perfect. You have been asked to fetch water from a dry well. The challenges are great, but we will deliver for Nigerians. I am happy to be the captain of this vehicle. “It is a great commitment that you have made to the country. Since your inauguration as a minister, you have become a servant for the people, serving all of the people, all of the time.”