In a recent media chat, President Bola Tinubu made it clear that he has no intention of reducing the size of his cabinet or cutting down on the costs of governance in Nigeria.
This statement comes despite the country’s rising inflation, hunger, high cost of living, insecurity, and nationwide protests against poverty and bad governance.
Tinubu justified his decision, stating that his 52 cabinet members were carefully selected to fulfill specific assignments and are adding value to the country.
He emphasized the importance of efficiency and effectiveness in governance, comparing Nigeria’s large population to the number of stewards required for entertainment purposes.
However, this stance contradicts Tinubu’s campaign promise in 2023 to reduce the cost of governance and channel the proceeds to developmental projects. Nigerians have expressed disappointment and frustration with the government’s failure to fulfill this promise.
In other developments, Tinubu also addressed the recent subsidy removal, stating that he has no regrets about the decision.
He believes that the removal of the subsidy will benefit future generations and prevent the smuggling of petroleum resources.
The President also discussed his plans to reduce inflation from 34% to 15% in the 2025 budget proposal, which involves boosting local production and reducing imports.
