A renowned philanthropist and founder of Hassan Olawale Giwa (HOG) Foundation, Arc (Dr.) Hassan Giwa has eulogized President Bola Tinubu over the choice of Chief Adebayo Adelabu (Penkelemesi) as the ministerial nominee from Oyo State.
Arc Giwa, in his congratulatory message to the Minister designate, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, described President Tinubu’s decision as laudable, signifying his intention to change the current economic narrative in the country from poverty to prosperity.
The Asiwaju Adini Musulumi of Ibadanland disclosed that Adelabu will be a positive addition to the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu, owing to his vast experience in economic and financial sectors.
While describing the nominee as a round peg in a round hole, Arc Giwa said Adelabu has the necessary credentials coupled with the private sector experience that will enable him to contribute to the speedy recovery of the ailing country’s economic system.
“If truly Mr. President’s intention is to change the narrative of this country especially now that the economy is ailing, someone like Chief Adebayo Adelabu is a very good choice to be in the cabinet.”
“Chief Adebayo Adelabu has demonstrated his potentials in the banking and financial sector occupying various positions including the Deputy Governor’s position of the apex bank in the country, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). He has directly and indirectly contributed to the development of Oyo State by facilitating various developmental projects. Adebayo Adelabu’s contribution to the improvement of security architecture of Oyo State can not be overemphasized.
“While I am congratulating the Minister designate, Chief Adebayo Adelabu on his new achievement, I eulogize the President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for looking beyond the political lineage to appoint one of the best to represent Oyo State in his cabinet. This signifies that President Bola Tinubu is a president who only interested in appointing the people that will make his campaign promises to Nigerians achievable,” Arc Hassan Giwa said.
It would be recalled that the ministerial list was forwarded by the president to the Senate on Thursday, and was read out by Senate President, God’swill Akpabio.
The ministerial list consists of 28 names including former governors, serving and former senators and House of Representatives members.
