How Tinubu will assess ministers’ performance – Hadiza Bala Usman

Hadiza Bala-Usman, President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on policy coordination, has disclosed that the federal government’s citizens’ delivery tracker will employ empirical data to assess ministers’ performance.

During a live programme titled Hard Facts on Nigerian Info 99.3FM radio, Bala-Usman clarified the mechanism behind the tracker’s efficiency. She emphasized that the assessment isn’t based on general opinions but on data-supported evidence.

“It’s not a popularity contest; it’s specific-based. The data will speak for itself, such as the increased crude oil production or the number of passports issued. We’re adopting a data-driven approach to evaluate ministers’ performance,” she explained.

Addressing concerns about insecurity, Bala-Usman highlighted it as the President’s second priority after economic reform. She affirmed President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to tackling this issue head-on.

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In response to a caller’s scepticism regarding trust in the tracker, particularly in light of alleged revelations about the Nigeria Customs Service, Bala-Usman mentioned establishing a panel to investigate such allegations.

“A panel has been convened to address these allegations, and the Customs Service is actively engaging with it,” she stated.

Oriyomi Anthony, a development expert, praised Tinubu’s administration for launching the tracker and expressed optimism about its potential impact. He noted that while doubts lingered initially, the initiative signalled a serious commitment to governance and collaboration with the private sector.

“I see a government that’s adopting a private sector mindset, which instils confidence that government affairs will be handled more efficiently,” Anthony remarked, highlighting the potential for a positive change under Tinubu’s leadership.

How Tinubu will assess ministers’ performance – Hadiza Bala Usman

US-based Nigerian man, Chidozie, dies weeks after being shot by wife

Michael Chidozie, a 26-year-old Nigerian man, died of spinal injury complications after his wife shot him four times during an altercation inside their Houston home in Texas, USA.

Chidozie’s wife, Keaiirra Shavoiyae, two years older, shot him in the middle of an argument on March 21 in front of their two children, saying she was acting in self-defense.

He was brought to Ben Taub Hospital when police discovered him with gunshot wounds and his wife in a panic while clutching his two children, ages three and two.

According to the Daily Mail, Chidozie languished on life support in the hospital for 18 days before dying from spinal injury complications.

Consequently, Shavoiyae has been charged with aggravated assault but it has not been upgraded to murder since his death.

She claimed to have shot Chidozie in self-defence as she feared for her life during the argument when he followed her into their bedroom.

The argument began elsewhere in the house before she went to the bedroom, where she picked up a pistol and shot him, the police said.

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However, the report did not reveal whether the Nigerian national who was a bodybuilder had physically assaulted his wife for her to resort to shooting him for self-defence.

Chidozie was shot once in the arm, once in the chest, and twice in his torso and left to die on the bedroom floor.

Police found Shavoiyae with the children in a nearby parking lot after witnesses called police to say she was frantically running around asking for help.

Friends said they had never seen the couple be violent towards each other and were shocked that an argument escalated into fatality.

Chidozie’s family who prayed for him when he was in the hospital, now trying to raise $70,000 to bring his body back to Nigeria for burial, as it was his dream to one day return to the country.

“His passing has left a profound void in the lives of all who knew and loved him. He was a devoted father, a cherished son, and a dear friend to many,” they said.

“Chidozie’s kind heart, infectious laughter, and unwavering love for his family will forever be remembered and cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know him.”

Chidozie’s wife, Shavoiyae was released on bail and is set to face court on May 23, and their children are being cared for by another family.

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Drop underperforming appointees, El-Rufai tells Tinubu

Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, has called on President Bola Tinubu to sack appointees who do not deliver on their assignments.

The ex-governor said this while addressing journalisrs on Monday in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

He urged the president to look into the potential of adjusting some of his initiatives that are not yielding expected results.

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“You appointed a person into a position and he is not working according to the expectation, you should have the humility to tell him that I need a better person, go and do something else,” El-rufai said.

The former governor urged Nigerians to pray and assist the administration in its efforts to make things better.

“What we must to do as citizens is to pray for our leaders for God to guide them to see or do what is right.

“For God to give them the humility to reverse themselves when necessary and do the right thing; that’s how society progresses.”

Drop underperforming appointees, El-Rufai tells Tinubu