Tinubu Urges New Ministers to Embrace Service Amid National Challenges

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s newly-appointed ministers to view their roles as a profound commitment to national service.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, Tinubu welcomed the seven ministers into his cabinet, commending their willingness to step up in a time of national need.

Addressing the ministers, Tinubu described their appointment as “a very serious commitment” and a call to duty.

“The moment is challenging. The present situation calls for a very serious commitment. Yours is a duty to serve, and that is what you’ve got to do,” he said.

The president further acknowledged the ministers’ readiness to confront pressing national issues, including economic growth and security.

“I really appreciate the fact that you have taken the oath of office and are ready to serve your nation at the time we are facing the challenges of economic growth and other items like security challenges and others,” Tinubu said.

Reflecting on the gravity of their commitment, he praised their dedication, noting, “It is not easy to find just the unique people that will surrender their lives, freedoms, and other responsibilities to serve their nation… I am sincerely happy that you have done that and that you are here today to be part of a very committed team.”

Concluding his remarks, Tinubu emphasised the importance of their unity and dedication, urging the new ministers to join hands with those who have been “working tirelessly” since the administration began 17 months ago, in efforts to “rescue this country.”