Former Benue All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr. Roseline Ada Chenge, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu would appoint technocrats and professionals to man the various ministries.
Chenge, an Ambassador of Peace, UN-POLAC, who spoke during an interview on Television Continental (TVC) morning breakfast show, submitted that the citizens are hopeful that the current administration would deliver dividends of democracy.
She stressed that Tinubu has the leadership qualities, acumen and ability to turn the nation’s challenges into opportunities.
On cabinet formation and expectations of Nigerians, Chenge applauded the President for appointing Senator George Akume as Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF).
She said: “Nigerians have a lot of hope for this current government. The hope is that Mr. President is going to fish out very high professionals and qualified technocrats for various ministries.
“We have confidence in him because of his track-record of providing very good leadership in the past, and also assembling competent hands.
“This time around, it won’t be story as usual. The ministers make or mar any administration. If we must move forward, we must look at competence above any other thing.
“If things are not done the right way, a lot of things will go wrong. A government is judged by its performance and output after a period of time.”
Asked on gender affirmative action in the incoming Federal Executive Council (FEC), Chenge stated: “I’m not expecting anything less than 25 per cent. I will be glad if Mr. President increases it to 40 per cent. I believe Nigerian women will get something more because Mr. President loves inclusion.”
