December 16, 2008
1 Chief Mike Aondoakaa -Hon. Attorney Gen & Minister of Justice
2 Dr. S. Abba Ruma -Hon. Minister of Agric & Water Resources
3 Mrs. Fidelia A. Njeze -Hon Min of State, Agric & Water Resources
4 Mr. Babatunde Omotoba -Hon. Minister of Aviation
5 Senator Bello J. Gada -Hon. Minister of Culture & Tourism
6 Dr. Shettima Mustapha - Hon. Minister of Defence
7 Mr. Ademola Seriki -Hon. Minister of State, Defence
8 Dr. Sam Egwu - Hon. Minister of Education
9 Hajia Aishatu Dukku -Hon. Minister of State, Education
10 Mr. John Odeh -Hon. Minister of Environment
11 Senator M.A. Aliero -Hon. Minister of FCT
12 Mr. J.C. Odom -Hon. Minister of State, FCT
13 Mr. Remi Babalola -Hon. Minister of State, Finance
14 Chief Ojo Maduekwe -Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs
15 Alhaji Jibril Maigari -Hon. Minister of State F.A., I
16 Ambassador Bagudu Hirse -Hon. Minister of State F.A., II
17 Prof. B. Osotimehin -Hon. Minister of Health
18 Dr. A.I. Hong -Hon Minister of State, Health
19 Prof. D. Akunyili -Hon. Minister of Information & Communication
20 Alhaji Aliyu Ikra Bilbis -Hon Minister of State, Information & Communication
21 General Godwin Abbe -Hon Minister of Interior
22 Chief A. Kayode -Hon Minister of Labour
23 Mrs. Deziani Allison- Madueke -Hon Minister of Mines & Steel Development
24 Dr. Shamsudeen Usman -Deputy Chairman/Hon Minister of National Planning Commission
25 Elder G. Orubebe -Hon Minister of State, Niger Delta Affairs
26 Dr. Rilwanu Lukman -Hon Minister of Petroleum
27 Mr. O. Ajumogobia -Hon Minister of State, Petroleum
28 Dr. I.Y. Lame -Hon Minister of Police Affairs
29 Arch. Nuhu Wya -Hon Minister of State, Power
30 Dr. A. B. Zaku -Hon Minister of Science & Technology
31 Engr. S.M. Ndanusa -Hon Minister/Chairman National Sports Commission
32 Alhaji Ibrahim Bio -Hon Minister of Transport
33 Mrs. S.H. Sulaiman -Hon Minister of Women Affairs
34 Dr. Hassan M. Lawal -Hon Minister of Works & Housing
35 Mrs. Grace Ekpiwhre -Hon Minister of State, Works & Housing
36 Senator A. Olasunkanmi -Hon Minister of Youth Development
37 Ambassador A. Kazaure Hon Minister of Special Duties
As usual, the short dishonest speech that follows this hollow exercise:
Address by "His Excellency, President" Umaru Musa Yar‘Adua, GCFR
At the Swearing-in of New Members of the Federal Executive Council
Abuja. Wednesday, 17th December 2008
PROTOCOL
Nineteen months into the life of our Administration, it is with a deep sense of appreciation of the challenges that lie ahead that I welcome onboard the newly sworn-in members of the Federal Executive Council this morning.
In the same breadth, I welcome the old Executive Council members to a new dispensation – one which scrupulously demands pro-action, establishes definitive performance benchmarks, and insists on effective service delivery, strict adherence to due process, and unwavering focus on the policy objectives of this Administration as encapsulated in the Seven-Point Agenda.
These are the minimal standards that will guarantee continued membership of the Executive Council of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
While congratulating you all, I would like to admonish that you see your appointment at all times as a sacred call to national service and not an opportunity for self aggrandizement or the pursuit of narrow, selfish interests. The task of nation building and national transformation calls for honesty of purpose, sincerity, consummate diligence, and unmediated commitment to the national cause. The people of this nation demand no less from each and every one of us. Our every act must be guided by the highest standards of integrity and the fear of God.
I must reiterate our Administration’s total abhorrence of corruption in all its ramifications and our insistence on absolute compliance with established rules, regulations and procedures in the conduct of all government business. Any proven case of corrupt practices or non-conformity with the rule of law and constitutionality will be visited with the strictest sanctions.
In this period of stark economic realities at home and unprecedented global economic challenges, we all must begin to think out of the box, recommit to the ideal of prudent and judicious application of resources, and stay faithful to the principles of value for money, transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
As you honestly and diligently discharge of your respective duties as Honourable Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, you can be assured of my full confidence, unstinting support, and guidance at all times. In the days ahead, you shall be fully acquainted with the detailed mandate which each of you will be expected to meet as dictated by your portfolio. Ultimately, I expect that this Council will function as a compact, effective, efficient, and focused team of patriots committed to the repositioning and transformation of our nation.
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, once again, I congratulate you all and wish you every success and fulfillment as you offer creative and productive service to our Fatherland.
May Almighty God bless you all and continue to bless our dear nation.
Thank you.
*It is obvious that a NEW speechwriter has just been hired*
2 Dr. S. Abba Ruma -Hon. Minister of Agric & Water Resources
3 Mrs. Fidelia A. Njeze -Hon Min of State, Agric & Water Resources
4 Mr. Babatunde Omotoba -Hon. Minister of Aviation
5 Senator Bello J. Gada -Hon. Minister of Culture & Tourism
6 Dr. Shettima Mustapha - Hon. Minister of Defence
7 Mr. Ademola Seriki -Hon. Minister of State, Defence
8 Dr. Sam Egwu - Hon. Minister of Education
9 Hajia Aishatu Dukku -Hon. Minister of State, Education
10 Mr. John Odeh -Hon. Minister of Environment
11 Senator M.A. Aliero -Hon. Minister of FCT
12 Mr. J.C. Odom -Hon. Minister of State, FCT
13 Mr. Remi Babalola -Hon. Minister of State, Finance
14 Chief Ojo Maduekwe -Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs
15 Alhaji Jibril Maigari -Hon. Minister of State F.A., I
16 Ambassador Bagudu Hirse -Hon. Minister of State F.A., II
17 Prof. B. Osotimehin -Hon. Minister of Health
18 Dr. A.I. Hong -Hon Minister of State, Health
19 Prof. D. Akunyili -Hon. Minister of Information & Communication
20 Alhaji Aliyu Ikra Bilbis -Hon Minister of State, Information & Communication
21 General Godwin Abbe -Hon Minister of Interior
22 Chief A. Kayode -Hon Minister of Labour
23 Mrs. Deziani Allison- Madueke -Hon Minister of Mines & Steel Development
24 Dr. Shamsudeen Usman -Deputy Chairman/Hon Minister of National Planning Commission
25 Elder G. Orubebe -Hon Minister of State, Niger Delta Affairs
26 Dr. Rilwanu Lukman -Hon Minister of Petroleum
27 Mr. O. Ajumogobia -Hon Minister of State, Petroleum
28 Dr. I.Y. Lame -Hon Minister of Police Affairs
29 Arch. Nuhu Wya -Hon Minister of State, Power
30 Dr. A. B. Zaku -Hon Minister of Science & Technology
31 Engr. S.M. Ndanusa -Hon Minister/Chairman National Sports Commission
32 Alhaji Ibrahim Bio -Hon Minister of Transport
33 Mrs. S.H. Sulaiman -Hon Minister of Women Affairs
34 Dr. Hassan M. Lawal -Hon Minister of Works & Housing
35 Mrs. Grace Ekpiwhre -Hon Minister of State, Works & Housing
36 Senator A. Olasunkanmi -Hon Minister of Youth Development
37 Ambassador A. Kazaure Hon Minister of Special Duties
As usual, the short dishonest speech that follows this hollow exercise:
Address by "His Excellency, President" Umaru Musa Yar‘Adua, GCFR
At the Swearing-in of New Members of the Federal Executive Council
Abuja. Wednesday, 17th December 2008
PROTOCOL
Nineteen months into the life of our Administration, it is with a deep sense of appreciation of the challenges that lie ahead that I welcome onboard the newly sworn-in members of the Federal Executive Council this morning.
In the same breadth, I welcome the old Executive Council members to a new dispensation – one which scrupulously demands pro-action, establishes definitive performance benchmarks, and insists on effective service delivery, strict adherence to due process, and unwavering focus on the policy objectives of this Administration as encapsulated in the Seven-Point Agenda.
These are the minimal standards that will guarantee continued membership of the Executive Council of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
While congratulating you all, I would like to admonish that you see your appointment at all times as a sacred call to national service and not an opportunity for self aggrandizement or the pursuit of narrow, selfish interests. The task of nation building and national transformation calls for honesty of purpose, sincerity, consummate diligence, and unmediated commitment to the national cause. The people of this nation demand no less from each and every one of us. Our every act must be guided by the highest standards of integrity and the fear of God.
I must reiterate our Administration’s total abhorrence of corruption in all its ramifications and our insistence on absolute compliance with established rules, regulations and procedures in the conduct of all government business. Any proven case of corrupt practices or non-conformity with the rule of law and constitutionality will be visited with the strictest sanctions.
In this period of stark economic realities at home and unprecedented global economic challenges, we all must begin to think out of the box, recommit to the ideal of prudent and judicious application of resources, and stay faithful to the principles of value for money, transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
As you honestly and diligently discharge of your respective duties as Honourable Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, you can be assured of my full confidence, unstinting support, and guidance at all times. In the days ahead, you shall be fully acquainted with the detailed mandate which each of you will be expected to meet as dictated by your portfolio. Ultimately, I expect that this Council will function as a compact, effective, efficient, and focused team of patriots committed to the repositioning and transformation of our nation.
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, once again, I congratulate you all and wish you every success and fulfillment as you offer creative and productive service to our Fatherland.
May Almighty God bless you all and continue to bless our dear nation.
Thank you.
*It is obvious that a NEW speechwriter has just been hired*
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