I Personally Told Tinubu To Appoint Me As Minister Of Solid Minerals – Dele Alake Boast

 

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says President Bola Tinubu assigned him the portfolio because of the sensitive position of the sector to economic renewal.

Mr Alake disclosed this on Monday while briefing reporters after the inauguration of 45 new ministers at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The minister said he specifically asked the president to assign the ministry to him contrary to the general perception that he would be given a particular portfolio.

‘’The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, as you know, is a sensitive position in this period of economic renewal,” said Mr Alake. “So, that position was one that I specifically asked Mr President to give me, and he obliged.”

Mr Alake said the much talked about portfolio speculated for him was not necessarily tailored for only him.

He expressed readiness to hit the ground running as the minister of solid minerals.

“The ministry is key to the administration, and the president wanted someone that he trusts and believes would deliver effectively,’’ Mr Alake said.

Before the president assigned portfolios to his ministers designate, there were speculations that Mr Alake would be assigned to information and communication-related ministry.

Even In Hardship, Petrol Price Hike, Nigerians Are Enjoying Better Life Under Tinubu – Dele Alake Boast

 

Spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, Dele Alake has said In less than one month of his principal, (Tinubu) in office, Nigerians are enjoying better life.

Mr Dele was asked to assess the performance of Tinubu in the past two weeks in an interview with NTA, Mr Alake said, “It’s been exhilarating. It’s been very exciting. It’s been refreshingly different for Nigerians. In fact, President Tinubu has broken all myths in this country. This man, President Tinubu, has demonstrated that public trust and confidence can be won.”

The presidential spokesman added, “This afternoon, when we were reviewing policies — that’s what we do; that’s what he (Tinubu) does; he monitors very effectively and efficiently — we concluded that the title of his action plan, ‘Renewed Hope’, has actually come to reality because Nigerian have been given a new lease of life.”

Mr Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, announcing the immediate removal of the fuel subsidy, which saw the petrol pump price skyrocket to N540 from N195. The president did not mention plans to cushion his decision’s adverse effects on the Nigerian masses.