President Muhammadu Buhari has directed ministers in his cabinet to remain in office till 28th of May, 2019.
He gave the directive during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) valedictory session at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday.
This development is contrary to the expectation of Nigerians who had expected that the president would dissolve his cabinet to pave way for formation of a new cabinet after the May 29, 2019 inauguration.
The President also directed all outgoing ministers to handover their portfolios on the 28th of May, 2019 eve of the inauguration.
He said that the valedictory FEC meeting was the last for the outgoing cabinet before the inauguration of his second term on the 29th of May. He added that they should continue working in their capacity till Tuesday 28th of May, 2019.
Handover notes, he said, should be submitted to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.
“Although today is our last council meeting, I expect all of you to continue working until Tuesday, 28th May 2019 when you will officially hand over your schedules to your respective Permanent Secretaries.
“Your handing over letters should be submitted to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,” he said.
All the 31 ministers in the Council chamber took turns to thank the President for finding them worthy of the appointment in the past three and half years.
