A cross-section of Nigerians has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following recent changes in key government sectors, while calling for a sweeping overhaul of the entire Federal Executive Council (FEC).
In a public statement issued in Abuja recently, President of the Nigeria Consumer Protection body, Kunle Kola Olubiyo, commended the President for what he described as “courage and decisiveness” in addressing challenges within the finance and housing sectors.
He said the recent actions taken by the administration were “long overdue,” noting that the finance sector in particular had been plagued by inefficiencies, nepotism, and poor performance, which he described as embarrassing to the government.
“Beyond the removal of the Finance Minister, the entire governance structure of the Ministry of Finance, including the Accountant-General’s office and the Budget Office, should be completely overhauled from top to bottom,” Olubiyo said.
He added that Nigerians are now looking forward to a broader restructuring of government, either through a comprehensive cabinet reshuffle or a total overhaul of the FEC to improve service delivery.
According to him, the bulk of responsibility for government performance ultimately rests with the President, stressing that decisive leadership would be critical in repositioning key institutions.
Olubiyo also drew historical parallels, warning against retaining underperforming cabinet members for too long. He cited past administrations, including that of Yakubu Gowon, where prolonged retention of ineffective officials allegedly weakened governance outcomes.
He further referenced subsequent governments, including those led by Olusegun Obasanjo, Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Babangida, Sani Abacha and Goodluck Jonathan, arguing that loyalty was often prioritised over performance.
The statement also highlighted that the President had, over the past two years, been inundated with reports of corruption, inefficiency, and administrative lapses within the Ministry of Finance, prompting the need for reforms.
Olubiyo expressed confidence in the emergence of Taiwo Oyedele as a key figure in the ongoing reforms, noting that his appointment signaled a shift toward competence and credibility in the sector.
He urged the President to sustain the momentum by extending reforms across all ministries and agencies, insisting that a full cabinet reshuffle would help reinvigorate governance and restore public confidence.
“As Nigerians, we are looking forward to more of these reinvigoration efforts across the entire machinery of government,” he said.
