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Cabinet Reshuffle: Workers celebrate as Tinubu dismisses Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye

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Ministry staff showed excitement and relief in response to the removal of ex-Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye.Ministry of Women Affairs staff expressed joy in response to Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye’s dismissal. Photo Credit: The Street Journal
  • President Tinubu's cabinet reshuffle included the dismissal of  Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye from the Ministry of Women's Affairs
  • Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye's dismissal caused celebrations among the staff of the Ministry of Women's Affairs
  • Staff reactions suggested the internal challenges and dissatisfaction during Kennedy-Ohanenye’s tenure

The announcement of Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye's dismissal by the Presidency sparked joyous reactions at the Ministry of Women Affairs amid the cabinet reshuffle to improve government efficiency and streamline operations.

The cabinet reshuffle was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Wednesday, October 23 in Abuja.  

Ministry of Women’s Affairs employees celebrate Kennedy-Ohanenye's dismissal

The decision prompted employees at the Ministry of Women's Affairs to celebrate, as seen in a video, revealing the contentious atmosphere of her time in office.

The video, posted on X (previously Twitter) by notable APC member Abubakar Sidiq Usman, captured employees dancing and chanting in the office walkways.

Expressions of relief rippled through the halls, where staff members echoed the sentiment of “finally” regarding the minister’s departure.

The reaction from employees at the Ministry of Women's Affairs reflects the internal difficulties and discontent that grew during Kennedy-Ohanenye’s time in office.

Kennedy-Ohanenye among five ministers dismissed at FEC meeting

Kennedy-Ohanenye, who encountered numerous criticisms and controversies, was among the five ministers dismissed at the most recent FEC meeting on Wednesday.

President Tinubu’s decision to remove her was part of a broader cabinet reshuffle intended to enhance the operational effectiveness of his administration.

Other ministers dismissed alongside Kennedy-Ohanenye were Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development; Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development; Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education; and Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism.

Cabinet reshuffle: Here are all the ministers who have been deployed to other ministries

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that President Tinubu reassigned 10 cabinet ministers to different portfolios in a bid to improve government operations. 

TheRadar compiled the names of the reassigned ministers and their new ministries 

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