Nigerians yesterday got an insight into the kind of cabinet President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu will form after taking over on May 29.
It will be based on competence, youthfulness and with priority for women, but devoid of ethnic and religious consideration, the president-elect said in a statement he personally signed.
To those clamouring for the formation of a board-based government, Tinubu said: “As your incoming president, I accept the task before me. There have been talks of a government of national unity.”
He promised an economy of double-digit (Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, greater food security and a strengthened manufacturing base, the President-elect said his administration would pursue an active digital economy where young people will have ample space to fulfill their dreams and aspirations.
As governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007, Tinubu assembled and executive council that is rated the best by any sub-national government since the return of democracy.
In yesterday’s statement, Tinubu added: “Our Renewed Hope Action Plan outlines goals for greater economic growth in our cities and rural communities. We are committed to an economy of double-digit GDP growth, greater food security and one with a strengthened manufacturing base as well as an active digital economy where young people will have ample space to fulfill their dreams and aspirations.”
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