The Presidency has clarified that former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, both stepped down from their positions voluntarily before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced their replacements.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, it was explained that the two ministers submitted their resignation letters independently prior to the Federal Executive Council changes.
According to the statement, Wale Edun, who recently marked his 70th birthday and had been managing health challenges, resigned on his birthday. He expressed appreciation to the President for the opportunity to serve in the administration.
In his resignation letter, Edun said: “It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve your administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
He further added: “Under your leadership, Nigeria has emerged stronger, more resilient and more internationally respected. I wish you and the administration every success in the future.”
The Presidency also disclosed that Edun paid a valedictory visit to President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, where they held a private meeting before his exit from office to attend to personal matters.
Similarly, Ahmed Dangiwa also tendered his resignation, thanking President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in the Federal Executive Council.
President Tinubu, according to the statement, appreciated both men for their contributions to his administration’s economic and housing reforms, describing their service as impactful in shaping key policy directions.
