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Ex-Defence Minister Congratulates Oyedele, Disu, Others On Appointments

Ex-Defence Minister Congratulates Oyedele, Disu, Others On Appointments
Former Defence Minister Congratulates Oyedele, Disu, Others on Appointments Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been praised by a former Minister of Defence, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, SAN, for appointing highly qualified individuals into his administration. Among those celebrated are the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olatunji Disu, and several other Ondo State indigenes who have been given national assignments. In a congratulatory message, Prince Kayode expressed his appreciation for the President's choice of appointing the best brains to occupy key offices in his government. He believes this decision will significantly enhance the performance of the administration. The former Attorney General and Minister of Justice also commended President Tinubu for considering a number of individuals from Ondo State for national assignments. The state's reputation as an intellectual hub has been boosted by the performances of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande. According to Prince Kayode, the Minister of Interior has introduced innovative changes in the immigration services, making it easier for Nigerians to access these services without stress. The former minister extended his congratulations to Taiwo Oyedele, the newly appointed Minister of State for Finance, who is a financial expert with a bias in taxation. Other Ondo State indigenes who have received congratulations include the newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Sola Iji, and the newly appointed UN Permanent Representative, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim. Prince Kayode also commended President Tinubu on his choice of appointing Olatunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector General of Police (IGP). He described the new IGP as a "well-regarded and quintessential police officer" and urged him to lead with courage and integrity, uphold the rule of law, modernise the police service, and lift the morale of officers. The appointments made by President Tinubu are seen as a positive step towards transforming the nation, and many Nigerians are looking forward to seeing the impact of these changes.
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