Appointment
Uncertainty over Delta ministerial nominee as Ibori’s Candidate races against hurdles
By Tony Danlami
News sources have indicated that though the former governor of Delta State, James Ibori nay have annointed Mofe Boyo for the Delta state ministerial slot in the yet to be constituted cabinet of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu the slot is still fluid.
It was also gathered that Boyo, who is a player in the oil industry, was nominated by Ibori based on his business partnership with Wale Tinubu and others in OANDO oil company.
Ibori, who did not feature on the ministerial list of President Tinubu, because of his past issues, want the president to grant him pardon to enable him contest for Senate in 2027.
As an oil player, the projection in some quarters is to either make Boyo a Minister of State for Petroleum or appoint him the General Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Appointing Boyo as Minister, it was noted, will automatically make him a regulator in the oil industry. However, issue of clash of interests when a regulated entity becomes the regulator is worrisome to Nigerians and the international community.
The Emefiele’s conundrum is an example. It is said that a replay of such in the oil industry will not augur well for Tunubu’s administration
It was learnt that because of this prevailing arguments, the International Oil Companies (IOCs) rejected his nomination in 2019 during the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari-led government.
This has made the ministerial nomination in Delta state stagnated, no nominee has emerged, whatever is happening is still in the realm of rumor. Delta nominee, it was learn will be a very big surprise to everybody, as some people with sense of entitlement will be disappointed.
With all the moves and counter-moves in the state and the presidency, Ibori’s plot is to take over the All Progressives Congress (APC) structure in Delta state, just like what he did in Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, until Ifeanyi Okowa came on board and change the narrative.
Ibori’s projection at the moment is to groom David Edewe for governorship to wrestle power from Ifeanyi Okowa’s man in 2027.
Ibori, according to a source, understands that if Ovie Omo-Agege becomes a Minister or governor, he will be a strong force in the Delta politics, this will distabilize his plan, hence his plot to have a total grip in Delta through the presidency. Tentatively, Ibori has dropped Omo-Agege from his list of loyalists.
Meanwhile, it was learnt that 65 years and above is not welcomed in President Tinubu’s cabinet because his focus is to have vibrant cabinet and also to have people, who will assist him in the next election all things be equal.
He is majorly looking for tecnocrats, who will help him to achieve his agenda of fixing the nation and put it on the part of development. Technocrat, whose focus is to develop the nation to an eviable height and help him to gain favour in the eyes of Nigerians through their input.
As an astute politicians, whose major interest is to rebuild the nation through appointing technocrats, who will assist him in creating wealth for the nation, Tinubu knows the important of seasoned politicians in his cabinet. This will assist him to a great extent in re-energizing his winning capacity and capability in 2027. Balancing the cabinet between tecnocrats and seasoned politicians is very important for Tinubu to achieve his goals and objectives of putting the nation on the right track.
It will not be far fetched to say that technocrats are important in an emerging society, this may have been the reason Dangote and Bill Gate brought Pate to Tinubu to make him the Minister of Health in his cabinet.
The Senate has endorsed the nomination of Omolola Oloworaran as the substantive Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).
President Bola Tinubu had nominated Oloworaran for the position and sought Senate approval through a formal request.
Her confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, presented during Thursday’s plenary session.
The committee’s chairman, Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North), stated that Oloworaran met all legal and professional requirements as outlined in the Pension Reform Act 2014. He emphasized that she fulfilled the criteria stipulated under sections 19(2), (5), (6), and 26 of the Act, qualifying her for the role.
“The nominee has demonstrated competence and meets the legal prerequisites for this position. The committee finds her to be a fit and proper person for appointment as Director-General of PENCOM,” Senator Fasuyi said.
During the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin put the committee’s recommendation to a voice vote, which received overwhelming support from the senators.
Oloworaran’s confirmation ensures continued leadership at PENCOM, an agency critical to Nigeria’s pension administration and reform initiatives.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as Chief of Staff, with the appointment taking immediate effect.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Fred Itua, made the disclosure through a press Statement on Thursday.
According to the statement the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, who made the announcement described Audu’s new role as integral to advancing Governor Okpebholo’s reform agenda for the state.
The statement reads: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect.”
Hon. Audu, born on August 18, 1969, brings a rich background in governance and administration to his new role. A graduate of Auchi Polytechnic with an HND (1994), he went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Benson Idahosa University (2011) and an M.Sc. in Intelligence and Global Security from Baze University, Abuja (2024).
Audu’s political experience spans nearly two decades. He served as Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council from 2004 to 2010, represented Etsako West Constituency 1 in the Edo State House of Assembly from 2015 to 2023, and was the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2020 Edo State elections.
This strategic appointment is expected to bolster the governor’s administrative team and support his vision of transformative governance in Edo State.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on Wednesday, President Tinubu expressed his enthusiasm about strengthening Nigeria-U.S. relations amidst the complex global challenges and opportunities.
Trump, who claimed victory on Wednesday, pledged to “heal” the country as he was on the brink of defeating Kamala Harris in a remarkable White House comeback.
President Tinubu praised Trump’s victory, emphasizing that it reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He also commended the American people’s commitment to democracy.
Looking ahead, President Tinubu expressed confidence that Trump’s experience as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021 would foster beneficial and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between the U.S. and Africa. He expressed hope that this new era under President Trump would promote peace, economic cooperation, and address global challenges.
Acknowledging the significant influence of the United States in shaping global events, President Tinubu believes that Trump’s leadership will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.
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