BREAKING: Tinubu Nominates Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State, Finance; Redeploys Anite-Uzoka
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance and redeployed Chikwendu Anite-Uzoka to a new role in the Federal Government, the Presidency confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.
The development follows recent structural changes in the Federal Executive Council as the administration reshapes executive leadership ahead of key economic policy objectives.
New Appointment
Oyedele, a veteran tax expert and former executive director of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), was presented as Tinubu’s choice to support the Minister of Finance in driving fiscal reforms and revenue mobilisation efforts.
A statement from the Presidency said the nomination is subject to confirmation by the Senate, which is expected to commence screening proceedings shortly.
Redeployment of Anite-Uzoka
In the same announcement, Chikwendu Anite-Uzoka — who previously served as Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning — has been redeployed to another ministry.
The specific ministry to which Anite-Uzoka has been moved was not immediately disclosed, but government sources say official documentation regarding the reassignment is being finalised for gazetting.
Presidential Rationale
The Presidency said the moves are part of President Tinubu’s strategy to enhance coordination within economic management teams and accelerate implementation of critical reforms designed to boost growth, improve revenue collection and strengthen financial governance.
Senate Confirmation Ahead
Oyedele’s nomination will now be transmitted to the National Assembly for Senate screening and confirmation, a constitutional requirement for ministerial appointments.
Political observers say the new nomination is expected to garner significant attention given Oyedele’s reputation as a technocrat and his role in tax and fiscal policy over the years.
Senate committees are expected to schedule his screening in the coming days.
Reactions
Early reactions on social media have been largely positive, with some analysts describing the nomination as a boost for economic policy continuity and expertise.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Oyedele nor Anite-Uzoka had issued personal comments.