President Tinubu
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his first Presidential Media Chat on Monday said he does not intend to trim the size of his large cabinet.
He also spoke about the tax reform bills, pending before the National Assembly, saying they have come to stay.
Tinubu explained that his cabinet, comprising over 50 ministers was necessary to administer a large country like Nigeria effectively.
However, while answering questions during the media chat, the president posited that Nigeria’s population of over 200 million requires a several hands to run its affairs.
“I’m not prepared to bring down the number of my cabinet. I saw the need for them when I created the portfolio,” he said.
“Nigeria is a large country. If you are to entertain over 200 million persons, calculate how many stewards will be required.”
According to the president, he was driven by the need for efficiency in the added that efficiency was the driving formation of his cabinet, adding that he was not willing to reduce it’s size despite criticism.
He also he did not regret removing the controversial fuel subsidy.
