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140 Officials To Assess Tinubu’s Ministers
Ahead of the inaugural assessment at the end of this month, a group of over 140 officials is gearing up for the inaugural assessment of federal ministries, departments, and agencies.
The officials recently convened in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for the third technical retreat, where they delved into the implementation of presidential priorities and ministerial deliverables.
Originating from 35 federal government entities, these officials, under the coordination of the Central Delivery Coordination Unit led by Mrs. Hadiza Bala-Usman, are poised to play a crucial role in evaluating and tracking the performance of key government sectors.
According to an undisclosed source, the assessment process will engage high-ranking officials, including permanent secretaries and directors of planning, along with four representatives from each of the 35 ministries involved.
The discussions are said to revolve around determining assessment modalities, key performance indicators, and reporting mechanisms.
During the retreat, Mrs. Hadiza Bala-Usman reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s stern message to participants, cautioning that ministers failing in their duties could face dismissal by the president.
She emphasized Tinubu’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians and urged complete dedication from delivery officers and planning directors within ministries.
Bala-Usman stressed the President’s seriousness about fulfilling promises, emphasizing that ministers would undergo assessment, and those falling short in performance might be replaced.
She said “We must understand that the President is very serious about his promises and that ministers will be assessed, and ministers will be dropped if they don’t perform.
“You must understand that as ministerial delivery desk officers, you are the engine room that will provide that feedback, constantly track ministerial progress, and report challenges and bottlenecks to the central coordinating and delivery unit.”
Delving into details, the presidential aide outlined the assessment criteria, stating “In the Ministry of Aviation, we will be assessing FAAN on customer experience at the airports; are the escalators, lifts, and conveyor belts functional?
“What are the consequences of delayed time of departure for airlines? These are things that everybody can feel and see.
“When talking about agriculture, we want to see our index of fertiliser use per hectare grow because of the attendant investment that has been made in fertiliser interventions.
Recall that on October 17, 2023, Mrs. Hadiza Bala-Usman announced that her office is set to initiate a quarterly assessment of the 48 ministers (now 47) appointed by the President, beginning in January 2024.
She emphasized January as the opportune period for this exercise, considering that all ministries would have received their budgets for the 2024 fiscal year by then.
In an interview on TVC, the former head of the Nigerian Ports Authority disclosed plans to initiate a comprehensive assessment of ministries starting January 2024.
She had said “We’re looking to commence an assessment of the respective ministries in January 2024. We’re going to have a quarterly assessment of performance, which will culminate into an annual scorecard.”
Bala-Usman outlined the process, stating that the annual scorecard would undergo review during periodic retreats, where performances would be measured against key performance indicators.
The first evaluation, spanning three months, follows a three-day cabinet retreat held from November 1 to 3, 2023. During this retreat, ministers committed by signing a performance bond with the President.
These bonds, individually signed by ministers and permanent secretaries, provide a detailed outline of the deliverables each ministry aims to achieve within the 2024 budget cycle.
Bala-Usman emphasized that the performance bond would serve as the tracking mechanism for ministerial performance.
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued an abducted farmer, Nafi’u Abubakar Sarki, as security operatives continue efforts to locate 10 other farmers abducted by armed bandits in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The rescue operation followed the abduction of 11 farmers at Kamfanin Madam Village, according to the police operational update issued on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The police said tactical teams, working alongside local vigilantes, traced the escape route used by the suspected bandits in an effort to locate the victims.
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“Police Tactical Teams and local vigilantes successfully traced the escape route of armed bandits who abducted 11 farmers at Kamfanin Madam Village, Maru LGA,” the statement said.
It added that “one of the abducted victims, Nafi’u Abubakar Sarki, was safely rescued unharmed, while operations continue for the rescue of the remaining victims.”
The police identified the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Gusau as the unit investigating the incident.
Otunba Segun Showunmi, a member of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) for 2027, has urged the South-East to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration based on verifiable projects and measurable results rather than political propaganda.
Showunmi made the call in a statement posted on X on Saturday, urging Nigerians to evaluate the government’s performance based on infrastructure delivery, funds committed to projects and their impact on communities.
He said federal infrastructure initiatives targeting the South-East under Tinubu’s administration deserved serious scrutiny and factual assessment, adding that unfulfilled promises should continue to be pursued until the expected results were delivered.
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“Our message is clear: We will not trade facts for propaganda, nor accountability for political loyalty!” he said.
The political figure challenged critics of the administration to provide evidence to support their claims, while urging those defending the government to present the projects and demonstrate their impact.
He also called on government officials to publish relevant figures, disclose project timelines and provide measurable results, insisting that no public official should be exempt from scrutiny.
According to Showunmi, the South-East deserves infrastructure that supports economic growth, including roads that connect markets, investments that create jobs and policies that expand economic opportunities.
He maintained that political representation must translate into tangible benefits for citizens, stressing that public office should deliver value to the people.
As part of his call to action, Showunmi urged Nigerians to scrutinise government records, challenge misinformation with evidence and demand the completion of outstanding projects.
He further called for public commitments to be matched by measurable delivery, arguing that leadership should be assessed by facts and results rather than political rhetoric.
Ending his statement with the slogan, “Asiwaju is a goal,” Showunmi called for accountability and greater inclusion of the South-East in Nigeria’s development.
Showunmi is associated with The Alternative and is a member of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Saturday announced a temporary road closure near Apostolic Church, inward Toll Gate, to allow engineers to install a beam on a height-restriction structure.
The agency said the installation was aimed at preventing high-rise trailers from accessing the newly constructed pedestrian bridge.
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“Currently, one lane has been occupied to facilitate the ongoing construction work, while the remaining two lanes are available to motorists,” LASTMA stated.
The agency advised road users to approach the affected corridor with caution and follow the directions of its personnel deployed to the area.
“Road users are advised to approach the affected corridor with caution and follow the directions of our personnel who are on ground to ensure the smooth flow of vehicular movement,” the statement added.
LASTMA also urged motorists to remain patient while the installation work continued.
“Motorists are encouraged to exercise patience while the installation work is in progress,” the agency stated.
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