President Bola Tinubu has stated that he would hold the newly inaugurated 45-man Federal Executive Council (FEC) accountable for the promises to deliver renewed hope to Nigerians.
The President stated this on Monday, shortly after the Ministers were sworn-in at the State House, Abuja.
According to him, the Ministers were selected based on their track record of excellent achievements in the public and private sectors, noting that their service to the county is a high honour.
“You are not a minister of a particular state, colony, region, or ethnic nationality; you are a minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are in this boat, even if it is a vehicle and I am the driver, the entire Nigerians are behind sitting and watching as you and I navigate this vehicle. We must hold each other responsible; we have to do the job to meet the expectations of all Nigerians,” he intoned.
The President acknowledged that the citizens are expectant of the government’s delivery, accountability, and transparency, urging the Ministers to partner with him in implementing long overdue reforms that will improve government operations, transform the nation’s economy and ensure peace, safety and prosperity for the citizens.
“In this moment of abundant promise and peril in equal measure, all of you who have been sworn in have been called to distinguish yourself. I know you and delegate this authority, but the greatest number of Nigerians are highly expectant of delivery, accountability, and transparency.
Nigerians expect that you will serve with integrity, and dignity, and deliver. I will hold you to that standard we all promised Nigerians.
“It’s all about a great team, and I believe we have them here. It is a high honour to be chosen to serve as a minister in the Federal Executive Council of our beloved republic, and with such a high honour comes tremendous responsibility. Your assignment begins immediately.
As your country honours you today with this call to service, you must each work to make yourself worthy in the eyes of God and all our nation’s people.
“Your highest obligation is to restore public faith in government so that our people can once again believe that the right hands in government can be a positive force for transformation and a vehicle for the collective progress of this country,” he added.
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