The presidency has said former Finance Minister Wale Edun stepped down from his role due to health reasons, clarifying that he was not removed from office.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said Mr Edun resigned voluntarily and communicated his decision to President Bola Tinubu.
“Mr Edun cited health reasons in his resignation letter to the president,” the statement said.
The presidency also confirmed that the former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, similarly resigned from his position.
Mr Edun, who recently turned 70, thanked the president for the opportunity to serve in government.
“It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve your administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda,” his letter read in part.
“Under your leadership, Nigeria has emerged stronger, more resilient and more internationally respected.”
According to the presidency, Mr Edun paid a farewell visit to President Tinubu on Tuesday, holding a meeting that lasted about an hour before formally leaving office.
Mr Dangiwa also expressed appreciation to the president for the opportunity to serve in the Federal Executive Council.
President Tinubu, in response, thanked both former ministers for their contributions to his administration’s reform agenda and wished them well in their future endeavours.
“The president appreciates their service and contributions and wishes them success going forward,” the statement added.
The presidency said a new Finance Minister, Taiwo Oyedele, has been tasked with continuing ongoing economic reforms.
It also disclosed that the nomination of Muttaqha Darma as the new Housing Minister will be forwarded to the Senate for confirmation.
The development comes amid broader cabinet changes, as the administration seeks to sustain its economic and policy reforms.
