Why President Tinubu Appointed Me As Minister Of Solid Minerals Development – Alake

Dele Alake on Monday revealed why President Bola Tinubu appointed him as the Minister of Solid Minerals Development.

There had been speculations that Alake would be assigned to the Information and Communication Ministry.

However, on Monday, Alake was sworn in as the Minister of Solid Minerals Development.

While addressing newsmen after the inauguration of the forty-five ministers, Alake said he was assigned the portfolio by President Tinubu because of the sensitive position of the sector to economic renewal.

The minister said he specifically asked the President to assign the ministry to him contrary to the general perception that he would be given a particular portfolio.

Alake said the much talked about portfolio speculated for him was not necessarily tailored for only him.

He said, “I heard about that matter since the beginning of this administration when I was given the position of Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy.

“The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development as you know is a sensitive position in this period of economic renewal.

“The administration is ready to give a new lease of life to the sector.

“So, that position was one that I specifically asked Mr. President to give me and he obliged.

“The ministry is key to the administration and the president wanted someone that he trusted and believed would deliver effectively.”