By Dansu Peter
Stephen Ocheni from Kogi State and Suleiman Hassan from Gombe State were this morning, sworn in as ministers by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo.
For Over two months, the ,newly sworn in minister have been confirmed by the Senate after their nomination
The ministers were inaugurated at the Council Chambers of the National Assembly at the commencement of the Federal Executive Council.
The new ministers were yet to be assigned with their portfolios as Osinbajo said it be announce later
The Acting President described the FEC as one that is committed to the reform programmes of the Federal Government as contained in the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan.
Osinbajo said, “We have focused our attention on key areas of that economic recovery plan and we believe those key areas are things that need to be done to make a difference in the Nigerian economy and in the lives of Nigerians.
“Time and time again we have continued to emphasise the need for ministers to pay particular attention to all the areas that we have highlighted in the economic plan.
“President Muhammadu Buhari decided to task ministers with specific functions and so we expect our new ministers to be part of this Herculean task in turning around the Nigerian economy and making life better for the citizens.
“Of course you know that aside from the economy we have two key areas highlighted by the President during the course of the campaigns and have become centre pieces of our administration programme – security and the anti-corruption fight.”
The Acting President said the government expected FEC members to focus on the key areas as well.
“We have of course made tremendous progress in security. We have issues and challenges here and there but they can’t be compared to where we are coming from; very minor indeed and we are tackling them on a day-by-day basis.
“On the anti corruption fight, we are focused and we believe that the primary thing is for those of us who have the privilege of serving to ensure that by our own point and actions we support the anti corruption fight and also that our conducts will be exemplary so that we will show by practice not just by words that we are determined to ensure that this country is run by a good government. And where there is honesty and integrity service will be delivered,” he added.
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