President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reshuffled the Federal Executive Council, replacing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, with Taiwo Oyedele, and appointing Muttaqha Darma as the new Minister-designate for Housing and Urban Development. The changes, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, follow a memo signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Ahmed Dangiwa, the outgoing Housing Minister, has been removed alongside Edun, with both directed to complete handover procedures to their successors by April 23, 2026. Akume stated the reshuffle is intended to improve coordination and policy delivery across key sectors under the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda. "These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians," he said. President Tinubu commended the outgoing ministers for their service and expressed confidence in the new appointees' ability to advance national economic goals. Oyedele, an experienced economist and former chairman of PwC West Africa, is expected to bring technical expertise to the finance portfolio. Darma, a former Deputy President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, steps into a critical role overseeing urban development and public housing. The reshuffle remains minor, with no other ministerial positions affected. The new appointees await formal swearing-in, following due process.
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