Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Petroleum Resources Minister
The cabinet was finally dissolved on Monday. President Goodluck Jonathan had appeared to assure the outgoing ministers of continuing in office, stressing the point that frequent changes do not allow for continuity in policy implementation as well as stability in government. It remains to be seen however if he would resist the temptation and pressure to bring in many new faces to energise his government. How well did his team perform in the last one year? THISDAY, in the second part of the report on ministerial scorecard, assesses the ministers
Mr. Samuel Ode
(State, Niger Delta Affairs)
Mr. Samuel Ode remained largely anonymous throughout his stay in office. His emergence as minister representing Benue State followed the removal of the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Chief Michael Aondoakaa. As a power broker in his home state and at the federal level, Ode was said to have been preoccupied with how to ensure the success of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) than impacting on his primary assignment at the Niger Delta Ministry. His performance in the ministry was, at best, abysmal.
Verdict: Below Average
Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi
(State, Education)
To his credit, he recorded the following achievements, among others: Presentation of memo and approval of the University of Petroleum, Effurun, Warri and 12 new federal universities; distribution of computers to JS 1 girls in selection secondary schools across the country; setting up of the first visitation panels to unity colleges; establishment of eight new federal unity colleges for girls (four each in the north and south); abolishing of the requirement that SSCE candidates register for a minimum of eight subjects. Now they can register for whatever number they want from two.
Verdict: Above Average
Hajiya Yabawa Lawan
(State, Finance)
The minister who by virtue of her position is the chairman of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) was able to ensure continuity of the monthly allocation – which she couldn’t have stopped in any case! But she was under criticism especially from the media for being too secretive, not allowing for transparency in public finance, a sharp contrast to Babalola her predecessor, who was praised at each FAAC meeting for disclosing the true position of the federation account.
Verdict: Below Average
Aliyu Idi Hong
(State, Foreign Affairs)
He was moved from the health ministry when the then Acting President Goodluck Jonathan reshuffled the cabinet. Although he has not been very visible, he is very close to the President who often entrusts him with co-ordinating the visits of foreign heads of state to Nigeria.
Verdict: Average
Mrs. Salamatu Suleiman
(State, Foreign Affairs)
She was Minister of Women Affairs before her appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs 2. She was very visible as she was in charge of joint commissions. She toured the West African region to boost Nigeria's relations with those countries of the sub-region.
Verdict: Average
Summary
Note: These are the final and correct ratings and supersede the one published on Tuesday
Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu
(Health)
Verdict: Below Average
Mr. Labaran Maku
(Information and Communication)
Verdict: Average
Chief John Odey
(Environment)
Verdict: Above Average
Prof. Sheikh Abdullah
(Agric. and Rural Devt)
Verdict: Above Average
Mr. Humphrey Abba
(Police Affairs)
Verdict: Above Average
Chief Obadiah Ando
(Water Resources)
Verdict: Average.
Chief Jubril Martin-Kuye
(Commerce and Industry)
Verdict: Average.
Senator Bala Mohammed
(FCT)
Verdict: Average.
Prince Ademola Adetokunbo
(Defence)
Verdict: Average.
Emmanuel Ihenacho
(Interior)
Verdict: Average.
Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke
(AG and Justice)
Verdict: Average.
Dr. Olusegun Aganga
(Finance)
Verdict: Average.
Elder Godsday Orubebe
(Niger Delta Affairs)
Verdict: Below Average
Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman
(National Planning)
Verdict: Average.
Chief Nduese Essien
(Minister of Housing and Development)
Verdict: Average.
Sen. Mohammed Daggash
(Works)
Verdict: Below Average
Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed
(Culture, Tourism and National Orientation)
Verdict: Average.
Mrs Fidelia Njeze
(Minister of Aviation)
Verdict: Average.
Alhaji Mohammed Sada
(Mines and Steel Development)
Verdict: Below Average
Chief Chukwuemeka Ngozi Wogu
(Labour & Productivity)
Verdict: Average.
Mr. Odein Ajumogobia
(Foreign Affairs)
Verdict: Above Average
Sen. Akinlabi Olasunkanmi
(Youth Development)
Verdict: Average.
Iyom Josephine Anenih
(Women Affairs)
Verdict: Average.
Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke
(Petroleum Resources)
Verdict: Average.
Mr. Nuhu Somo Wya
(State, Power)
Verdict: Average.
Prof. Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i
(Education)
Verdict: Above Average
Prof. Mohammed Abubakar Ka’Oje
(Science and Technology)
Verdict: Above Average
Taoheed Adedoja
(National Sports
Commission)
Verdict: Above Average
Alhaji Najeem Awodele
(State, Agric. and Rural Devt)
Verdict: Average.
Ms Josephine Tapgun
(State, Com. and Industry)
Verdict: Average.
Alhaji Suleiman Bello
(State, Health)
Verdict: Below Average
Chief Chris Ogiemwonyi
(State, Works)
Verdict: Average.
Alhaji Muktar Shehu Yar’Adua
(State, Defence)
Verdict: Below Average
Navy Capt. Caleb Olubolade
(State, FCT)
Verdict: Below Average
Mr. Samuel Ode
(State, Niger Delta Affairs)
Verdict: Below Average
Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi
(State, Education)
Verdict: Above Average
Hajiya Yabawa Lawan
(State, Finance)
Verdict: Below Average
Aliyu Idi Hong
(State, Foreign Affairs)
Verdict: Average
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