Tinubu justifies large cabinet, says ‘it boosts performance’   

He said contrary to public comments, merging ministries would result in non-performance.

Tinubu made the clarification when he received a delegation of the Daniel Okoh -led Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at the State House, in Abuja.

According to a statement from his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale: “We have no other country but Nigeria. If you do not preach the sermon of understanding, tolerance, perseverance, and hope for Nigerians, you are doing damage to the country, and nobody will help us repair it.

“I have had a number of criticisms, including the rationale behind the size of my cabinet. If you want efficient, mobile, and resourceful people, we have to give people a load they can carry. If you combine too many ministries because you want to save money, you will have a future of non-performance and no results.

“Nigeria needs to turn the corner to grow, and we must give people challenges they can manage, and that is what we are doing.

“We are here to listen, and if you observe any inadequacies in my government, let us know. I am here today because of your prayers and the will of God Almighty. What I have challenged myself to do each day is to be fair to all Nigerians,” the president insisted.