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Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South in Nigeria’ s National Assembly, has called on President Bola Tinubu to further revamp his cabinet by removing ministers who are not meeting performance expectations. In a statement issued on October 26, 2024, Ndume commended the president for his recent ministerial changes but emphasized the necessity for additional reforms to align more closely with the administration’ s ‘ Renewed Hope’ agenda.
Ndume highlighted Tinubu’ s commendable decision to replace five ministers and reassign ten others, as well as the creation of the new Ministry of Regional Development, which took over the functions of the former Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. While he recognized these steps as positive beginnings toward improving governance, Ndume expressed concern that some ministers still lack the effectiveness required to meet the country’ s pressing needs.
To tackle Nigeria’ s economic difficulties, Ndume suggested that President Tinubu convene a national economic summit. He recommended that this summit include a group of distinguished Nigerian economists and former ministers, such as Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, Oby Ezekwesili, Akinwumi Adesina, Mansur Muktar, Arunma Oteh, and Tope Fasua. By bringing together such respected figures, Ndume believes the summit could generate innovative and practical solutions tailored to Nigeria’ s unique challenges.
” This national economic summit should be led by these eminent Nigerians, ” Ndume stated, emphasizing the need for home- grown recommendations rather than relying on external institutions like the IMF and World Bank, whose strategies often impose severe constraints on ordinary citizens. He argued that local experts would better understand the socio- economic landscape of Nigeria and can propose policies that are more sustainable and considerate of the citizens’ realities.
Furthermore, the senator underscored the importance of fostering an environment where expert recommendations can flourish, suggesting that these insights could provide Nigeria with a strategic roadmap for growth, especially in light of increasing economic hardships faced by the populace. He noted that expert- led initiatives would likely yield results that are more relevant and effective in addressing the complexities of Nigeria’ s economy.
Ndume concluded his remarks with a strong expression of confidence in President Tinubu’ s willingness to embrace viable recommendations from Nigerian experts. He emphasized that doing so could significantly contribute to the nation’ s economic recovery and long- term prosperity. His statements reflect a growing sentiment among lawmakers who are calling for more decisive and effective governance in addressing Nigeria’ s multifaceted challenges.
The senator’ s advocacy for a national economic summit also highlights a broader recognition of the need for collaborative approaches to policy- making. By integrating the knowledge and insights of experienced economists and former ministers, Ndume envisions a more robust and informed strategy that could lead to sustainable solutions. As Nigeria grapples with economic difficulties, Ndume’ s proposals underscore the urgency for innovative thinking and leadership that prioritizes the needs of ordinary citizens while striving for national growth and stability.
