Nigeria: Tinubu reshuffles cabinet, replaces finance minister

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a cabinet reshuffle that sees the exit of Wale Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, alongside Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development.

The changes, announced on Tuesday, form part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen policy coordination and accelerate the delivery of its economic agenda.

In the new appointments, Taiwo Oyedele has been named Finance Minister, while Muttaqha Darma will assume leadership of the Housing and Urban Development portfolio.

According to the Presidency, the outgoing ministers have been directed to conclude their handover processes on or before April 23, 2026.

Officials noted that the reshuffle is aimed at improving cohesion within the Federal Executive Council and reinforcing the government’s reform drive across key sectors of the economy.