Nigeria's President Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Economic Turmoil
Tinubu's cabinet changes aim to address Nigeria's severe economic crisis and improve government efficiency.
- President Bola Tinubu has replaced five ministers and introduced seven new ones in a bid to enhance his administration's performance.
- Key new appointments include ministers for humanitarian affairs, poverty reduction, trade, investment, and labor.
- The reshuffle occurs as Nigeria faces a 28-year high inflation rate of 32.7% and a currency at historic lows, fueling a cost-of-living crisis.
- The economic overhaul, including devaluing the naira and cutting subsidies, has led to widespread public protests and unrest.
- Despite being a leading oil producer, Nigeria struggles with poverty and corruption, with recent floods exacerbating the country's challenges.