The Presidency has clarified that former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, resigned from office and were not dismissed from the Federal Executive Council.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Mr Edun formally submitted his resignation on health grounds before the announcement of his replacement on Tuesday.
He also made it known that Dangiwa equally tendered his resignation and expressed appreciation to the President for the opportunity to serve in the cabinet.
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“Former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, duly tendered his resignation from office, citing health reasons, before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced his replacement on Tuesday.
“Also, the former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, similarly resigned and thanked the President for the opportunity given him to serve in the Federal Executive Council.” Mr Onanuga stated.
Privilege of Serving
The Presidential Spokesperson said that Mr Edun, who turned 70 on Monday, thanked the President for the privilege of serving the administration and supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He said Nigeria had become stronger, more resilient, and more respected internationally under President Tinubu’s leadership.
“Edun, who clocked 70 on Monday and has battled recent ill health, fittingly submitted his resignation letter on his birthday, thanking the President for the opportunity to serve Nigeria
“It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve your administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda
“Under your leadership, Nigeria has emerged stronger, more resilient and more internationally respected.
“I wish you and the administration every success in the future
“On Tuesday, before the Office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation announced his departure from the Cabinet, Edun paid a valedictory visit to the President at the Villa. He held an hour-long discussion with the president and then left to focus on his private businesses.” Onanuga explained.
Dangiwa, an architect, previously served as the managing director of the Federal Mortgage Bank between 2015 and 2022, as well as Secretary to the Katsina State Government, before President Tinubu appointed him as housing minister in August 2023.
Edun, an economist and investment banker, served as Lagos State commissioner for finance between 1999 and 2004, during the tenure of then Governor Bola Tinubu.
Before the official announcement of his exit, Edun paid a valedictory visit to the President at the Presidential Villa, where he held a private meeting.
Success in Future Endeavours
The President commended both former ministers for their service and contributions to the administration’s reform agenda, wishing them success in their future endeavours.
President Tinubu charged the new Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, to consolidate ongoing reforms and advance the administration’s fiscal and economic objectives with renewed focus, discipline, and innovation.
The President is also expected to forward the name of Muttaqha Rabe Darma to the Senate for confirmation as the new Minister of Housing.