Buhari Swaps Festus Keyamo’s Ministerial Position

President Muhammadu Buhari has redeployed Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, to the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Naija News reports that Keyamo, a Nigerian lawyer, swapped positions with Tayo Alasoadura, the Minister of State of Labour, who moved to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.

Willie Bassey, the Director of Information at the Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday evening.

The Director of Information at the Office of Secretary to the SGF said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the swap

According to Bassey: “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate redeployment of two Ministers of State as follows.

“Mr. Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs is to move to Ministry of Labour and Employment as Minister of State,

“Senator Tayo Alasoadura is to move to Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs as Minister of State. This redeployment takes effect from today, Tuesday 24th September 2019.”