Uzoka-Anite praises Tinubu for redeployment to Budget Ministry

2026-03-04 - 17:57

ABUJA — Honourable (Dr.) Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for redeploying her to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning as Minister of State. In a post on X on Wednesday, Uzoka-Anite said she is “deeply honoured to serve in this new capacity” and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda while delivering measurable outcomes for Nigerians. She also congratulated Mr. Taiwo Oyedele on his nomination as Minister of State for Finance, wishing him a smooth confirmation process and success in his new role. “I look forward to working closely with the Honourable Minister, HE Abubakar Bagudu, the leadership of the Ministry, and stakeholders across the federation to advance national priorities, strengthen coordination, and accelerate inclusive growth,” she added. Uzoka-Anite, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), has held key positions in economic and financial management, and her redeployment signals a continued focus on aligning planning, budgeting, and implementation across government.