US EditionPresidency Clears Air on Tinubu 'Sacking' Wale Edun, Dangiwa as Ministers
Presidency says both ministers stepped down, with Edun citing health reasons and new nominees headed to the Senate for confirmation.
- On Wednesday, the presidency clarified that Finance Minister Wale Edun and Housing Minister Ahmed Dangiwa resigned from their roles, correcting earlier announcements suggesting they were sacked on Tuesday.
- Edun, who turned 70 on Monday, cited health concerns in his resignation letter submitted that day, while Dangiwa also resigned without the presidency disclosing specific reasons for his departure.
- Prior to these roles, Edun served as Lagos State commissioner and worked at the World Bank, while Dangiwa, an architect, led the Federal Mortgage Bank and served as Secretary to the Katsina State Government.
- President Bola Tinubu appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the new Finance Minister to consolidate economic reforms, while the administration will shortly send Muttaqha Darma to the Senate as the nominee for Housing.
- In his resignation letter, Edun thanked the president, stating, "Under your leadership, Nigeria has emerged stronger, more resilient and more internationally respected," while Tinubu expressed deep appreciation for both men's contributions.
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Wale Edun, Musa Dangiwa resigned; they were not sacked - Presidency
President Tinubu has expressed deep appreciation to Edun and Dangiwa for their dedicated service and significant contributions to the administration’s economic reform programme. The post Wale Edun, Musa Dangiwa resigned; they were not sacked – Presidency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Edun, Dangiwa Not Sacked—Presidency
By Adedapo Adesanya The presidency has refuted reports that Mr Wale Edun, former Finance Minister, and Mr Musa Dangiwa, Housing Minister, were sacked by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, it was emphasised that Mr Edun duly tendered his resignation […]
Ex-Finance Minister Edun and Housing Minister Dangiwa, resigned; they were not sacked, says Presidency
The Presidency has clarified that the former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, duly tendered his resignation from office, citing health reasons, before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced his replacement on Tuesday. The presidency also clarified that the former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, The post Ex-Finance Minister Edun and Housing Minister Dangiwa, resigned; they were not sacked, says P…
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