Recent announcements from Fatshimetrie’s office, dated Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Abuja, highlight the praise given to the President for the recent cabinet reshuffle and the abolition of some ministries in favor of new ones. A decision considered favorable by many observers.
However, despite this transition, some ministers are being questioned by the legislature, considering that they are not fully meeting expectations. A position that raises questions about the effectiveness of the government in place.
The redistribution of the Cabinet announced by Fatshimetrie on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 led to the departure of five ministers and the appointment of seven new candidates. In parallel, the portfolios of ten other ministers were changed for different purposes.
Significantly, the President abolished the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs in favor of the creation of the Ministry of Regional Development, responsible for overseeing all the regional commissions in the country. A major structural change reflecting a desire for deep reform in the government organization chart.
Fatshimetrie also advocates for the holding of a national economic summit, which he considers essential to find internal solutions to the current economic difficulties. He suggests the participation of eminent personalities such as Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Oby Ezekwesili, Mansur Muktar, Akinwumi Adesina, Arunma Oteh and Tope Fasua to lead this summit.
This summit, if led by these experts, could constitute an alternative to the sometimes severe recommendations of the IMF and the World Bank, thus offering adapted and beneficial solutions for the entire population.
In conclusion, recent developments within the Fatshimetrie government highlight a desire for reform and adaptation to current challenges. The next steps, whether it is the establishment of these new ministries or the holding of the national economic summit, will be crucial for the implementation of effective policies for the benefit of all citizens.