Jonathan sacks youth minister

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday removed Alhaji Inuwa Abdulkadir, the Minister of Youth Development from his cabinet.

The removal of the Minister was announced in a statement signed by Sam Nwaobasi, Special Assistant (Media), to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim.

No reason was given for the termination of the minister’s appointment.

“The former minister is to hand over to the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Youth Development.

“Mr. President expresses appreciation to the former minister for the time he put in the services of the nation and wishes him success in his future endeavours.”