Tinubu swears in Oyedele as minister

President Bola Tinubu on Monday appointed Mr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.

In his speech at the inauguration ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu’ tasked the 50-year-old with supporting efforts to strengthen fiscal policy and advance Nigeria’s economic reforms.

The President commended Oyedele for his contribution to tax reform and policy development in the country.

He described the appointment as a strategic decision aimed at strengthening fiscal policy coordination and supporting the government’s ongoing economic reforms.

“This is a very good day, and I thank you for being willing to serve your country, your homeland,” said President Tinubu’.

He praised Oyedele’s role in reviewing Nigeria’s taxation system and described his work as critical to modernizing the country’s fiscal framework.

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“You have rewritten this country’s entire tax policy that is outdated, archaic, and fundamentally at odds with every progressive thinker,” the President said.

He said Oyedele’s dedication and determination made him fit to take on the responsibility.

“You are a very dedicated and determined individual. It doesn’t take much for me to decide where you fit and where you want to be,” he added.

Tinubu noted that the new minister will face significant responsibilities in managing fiscal policy at a critical period for the economy.

“It is a very challenging job to look at fiscal policy and the responsibilities that come with it at a time when economic stability is being experienced without exponential growth.

“But you are qualified, and I congratulate you,” concluded President Tinubu.