A memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has confirmed the exit of Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, from the Federal Executive Council (FEC), with their successors already named.
Edun has been directed to hand over to Taiwo Oyedele, who previously served as Minister of State for Finance and will now assume office as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
Similarly, Dangiwa is to transfer responsibilities to Muttaqha Rabe Darma, who has been appointed ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
A statement issued by the SGF’s media aide, Yomi Odunuga, confirmed that both outgoing ministers have been instructed to complete the handover process.
The memo stated that “all handing over and taking over processes should be completed on or before close of business on Thursday, 23rd April, 2026.”
It did not specify the future roles of the outgoing ministers.
Explaining the move, Akume said: “These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion and synergy in governance, as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
He added that the decision followed the exercise of presidential powers under Sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended).
President Bola Tinubu commended the outgoing ministers for their service and wished them well in their future endeavours. He also assured cabinet members that “the process of reinvigoration shall be continuous.”
