Ahead of the screening and approval of ministerial nominees by the Senate, Prince Kunle Oyewumi, the Special Adviser to eminent businessman, Dr. Orji Kalu, has commended President Buhari for the nomination of the Special Adviser on Post-2015 Development Planning to United Nations Secretary General, Ban Kin-Moon, Alhaja Amina Mohammed, as a member of the Federal executive Council.
Oyewumi said Mohammed’s character and profile is a testament to her commitment to good governance and the Nigeria project.
According to Oyewumi, who was one-time Special Adviser on Millennium Development Goals to the Oyo State Government, Mohammed is a seasoned development expert, stressing that she will bring to bear her vast cross-border administrative experiences to any portfolio assigned to her by the President.
In a statement made available to the media on Sunday, Oyewumi said: “The choice of Amina Mohammed did not come as a surprise to many of us who had worked with her closely when she held sway as the Presidential Adviser o MDGs. She is a thoroughbred professional and philanthropist who is committed to a just and equitable society anchored on probity, transparency and accountability. Mrs Mohammed has a proven track record beyond the shores of Nigeria having served in different positions locally and internationally.
“During her tenure as SSAP MDGs, she demonstrated her capability as she adopted pragmatic strategies and executed pro- poor projects that impacted lives positively. She designed a workable framework for the execution of poverty reduction initiatives including the Conditional Grants Scheme (CGS), Quick Win projects among others using the Debt Relief Grants (DRGs). There is no doubt that with her impressive profile and proven track record, she will be a great asset to the federal cabinet.”
Oyewumi called on state governors to emulate President Buhari by appointing credible people into various positions, adding that gender balance must be ensured in all government appointments.
The former Oyo State government official while wishing the ministerial nominee continued success in her career, called on the National Assembly to disregard politically motivated petitions against the person of Mohammed.
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