Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Appoints Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister

On April 23, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu executed a cabinet reshuffle, appointing Taiwo Oyedele as the new Finance Minister. This decision was part of a broader strategy to strengthen government coordination and enhance inter-ministerial synergy to drive impactful economic outcomes in line with the administration's renewed hope agenda.

The reshuffle also saw Wale Edun take over as the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, while Musa Dangiwa exited his role as Minister of State. The announcement was made through a statement by Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser to the Media and Publicity Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Georg Akum.

The reshuffle reflects Tinubu's exercise of power under sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with the outgoing ministers being thanked for their service and wished success in future endeavors.