Ministerial Appointment: Tinubu Failed To Give Adequate Consideration To Defence, Youth Ministries – Adeyanju

Deji Adeyanju, a sociopolitical crusader, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s appointments for the Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Youth.

He said Tinubu failed to give adequate consideration in the appointment of Defence and Youth ministers.

He noted that the youths hold immense potential and are instrumental in driving the social, economic and political progress of Nigeria.

A statement by Adeyanju reads partly: “While I understand the great responsibility and careful deliberation that goes into selection of ministers and the subsequent allocation of portfolios, I, however, regrettably note that unlike the names mentioned above, some ministries, like Defence and Youth, have not been given adequate consideration in the appointment of ministers.

“Consequently, their active participation in governance is crucial for the meaningful representation of their interests.

“Such ministry should be headed by a person who is not only a youth at mind but also a youth in body. We should not return to the era where persons who are over 60 years old are appointed as Minister of Youth.

“Additionally, your excellency, I also want to draw your attention to the defense portfolio and urge you to reconsider the appointment of the substantive minister and minister for state in that regard.

“The defense ministry plays a crucial role in ensuring the sovereignty and the well-being of our nation and its citizens, and should ordinarily be manned by someone who is well versed in our internal and external security.”