Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo Nyesome Wike
Amidst the whirlwind of controversies trailing his life in public office, especially the recent Governor Fubara saga, the FCT Minister, Nyesome Wike; and his counterpart in Interior Ministry, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo have topped the performance chart of the 45 ministers appointed in August 2023 by President Bola Tinubu.
This is the consensus of a cross-section of Nigerians as reflected in the content analysis of media reports between 2023 and 2025 by Livesonline.ng to assess the ministers’ performance so far.
Wike is said to have begun massive restoration of the glory that the FCT once had by implementing the new master plan for Abuja, which aims to guide the city’s development and ensure it adheres strictly to the original blueprint.
Others are massive infrastructural development, including the construction of new urban and rural roads, has dramatically improved connectivity and accessibility for residents, enhancing security with the provision over hundreds of vehicles to the various security agencies and implementation of bolder; rural road development which has significantly enhanced economic activities in the suburbs of the FCT, thus creating opportunities and improving livelihoods; and also prioritising education by rehabilitating several schools, ensuring that children in the FCT learn in conducive environments and that the future generation is empowered with quality education
Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, is credited with transforming the Nigerian Immigration Service, strengthening border security, and enhancing the welfare of paramilitary personnel. He is also overseeing initiatives to improve school security, address challenges within correctional facilities, and enhance firefighting capabilities.
Others are Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, whose major accomplishments include turning around the solid minerals industry by creating a new security architecture to secure mining sites, and combating illegal miners and all those who flout the nation’s mining laws. This has been the single most significant achievement given that illegal mining has been the bane of that sector. For daring to do this, he has come under heavy attacks by perpetrators including a threat on his life. He is also supporting local miners by formalising their operations. So far, over 350 cooperatives have been established to help small-scale miners get access to finance and share in the revenue.
Mohammed Ali Pate, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has spearheaded numerous initiatives to improve the health sector. He has expanded access to basic healthcare through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), increased immunization coverage, and implemented programs to address specific health challenges like malaria and HIV/AIDS. He has also focused on strengthening primary healthcare and engaging the community in health initiatives
Key initiatives spearheaded by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, include fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and capital investment in the technology sector. His efforts include the establishment of digital public infrastructure, the provision of broadband access to all, and the promotion of AI for economic growth.
Other Ministers that have been mentioned include those of Finance, Minister of Works, Culture, Information, and Aviation.
President Bola Tinubu, through his Renewed Hope agenda, had set out to implement a rather ambitious agenda of revitalizing the nation’s economy, improving infrastructure, and enhancing social services. As his administration rolls into the third year, most Nigerians are crying out daily about the crushing inflation in the country.
