Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and economy co ordinator
<p><strong>BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Finance Minister</strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="https://openlife.ng/">OpenLife</a></strong> reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council, removing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, from their cabinet positions.</p>
<p>A statement on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yomi Odunuga, said the development was contained in a memo signed by the<br />
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.</p>
<p>According to the memo, Taiwo Oyedele has been appointed as the new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.</p>
<p>Also appointed is Dr. Muttaqha Darma as Minister-designate for Housing and Urban Development.</p>
<p>The memo directed the outgoing ministers to complete handover processes to their respective successors or supervising officials.</p>
<p>It stated that all handing over and taking over activities must be concluded on or before the close of business on Thursday, 23rd April, 2026.</p>
<p>Explaining the decision, Akume said the changes were aimed at improving coordination and strengthening delivery across key sectors of the economy under the <a href="https://punchng.com/">Renewed</a> Hope Agenda.</p>
<p>“These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Akume stated.</p>
<p>He added that President Tinubu acted in line with his constitutional powers as provided under Sections 147 and 148 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).</p>
<p>The SGF also conveyed the President’s appreciation to the outgoing ministers for their service to the nation and wished them well in their future endeavours, noting that the process of cabinet reinvigoration would remain continuous.</p>
<p>The statement further noted that Taiwo Oyedele was appointed as Minister of State for Finance in March 2026, while Edun was among the ministers appointed on August 16, 2023.</p>
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