In the year 2017, Nigeria may experience
a change of ministers. Who are the
ministers that will be affected by this
change? No one is sure yet, as no official
announcement has been made.
However, a close look at 2016, and its
activities could help speculate on the
ministers that might be affected. Below is a
list based on speculations:
1. Rotimi Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi
The minister of transport, Rotimi Amaechi
has been in the news for negative reasons
in 2016 . His continuous grouse with
Nyesom Wike the former governor of
Rivers state has made many question his
competence.
Worse still, he has been accused of
corruption. He might be one of those to go
in 2017.
2. Solomon Dalung
Solomon Dalung
It is difficult to know where to begin with
Solomon Dalung the minister of youth and
sports development, from the Olympics
debacle which was a shame to the entire
Nigerian government. To the shabby way
the Nigerian Falcons were handled despite
winning their last tournament.
Or shall we begin to look at his many
gaffes on social media and his
controversial statements? The red beret
wearing minister is likely to leave in 2017.
3. Kemi Adeosun
Kemi Adeosun
The minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun is
well read, speaks brilliantly and seems to
know what she is about. Yet, under her the
Nigerian economy has sunk into a
recession.
She has made promises and outlined plans,
yet will this be enough to save her in 2017
as the economy continues to crumble?
4. Babatunde Raji Fashola
Babatunde Fashola
When Babatunde Fashola was governor of
Lagos state, he performed brilliantly as
many agree. So when he was to be
appointed minister, many were glad.
Yet, when he got three ministries; Power,
works and housing, many became
skeptical. Could one man handle all those
in a country like Nigeria?
He has not performed so well as suspected
and in 2017, he might have to relinquish
some of the ministries, to focus on just one
or two at most.
5. James Ocholi
James Ocholi
The former minister of labour, James
Ocholi, lost his life in an accident that
claimed the life of some other family
members and President Buhari will use this
opportunity to make a much needed
change.
6. Amina J. Mohammed
Amina Mohammed
The minister of environment has been
stellar in her department, but there are
reports of her unhappinness with the
current Nigerian government.
On Thursday, December 15, 2016, the UN
Secretary-General-designate Antonio
Guterres announced that he will appoint
her as his Deputy Secretary-General. She
might likely leave j=her post in 2017 too.
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7. Aisha Al-Hassan
Aisha Alhassan
Mama Taraba as she is popularly called is
well liked, she almost made history as a
Nigerian female governor, during the
elections.
However, ill-health has plagued her
constantly, and after she collapsed while
visiting IDPs, she has been absent. She
might be asked to leave to take proper care
of her health in 2017.
As 2017, draws closer, Nigerians hope for
a better performance from all ministers,
and it will be interesting to see who will be
reshuffled or removed by the president in
the new year.