‘If You Cannot Perform, Leave My Govt’ – Tinubu Challenges Ministers, Others

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said government officials and appointees who cannot assist in ensuring the success of his administration and delivering on the expectations of Nigerians are free to leave.

The Publisher reports that Tinubu stated this on Wednesday at the opening of a three-day retreat with the theme, “Delivering on the Renewed Hope Agenda,” organised for ministers, presidential aides, permanent secretaries, and top government officials at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

He reiterated his commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy to Nigerians irrespective of whether they are affiliated with political parties, saying the country is one big family with people partitioned into different rooms.

President Tinubu noted that at the end of the retreat, a bond of understanding would be signed between the participants and himself, insisting he has given them a free hand to carry out their responsibilities and advised them to ask questions about how and when to do their jobs.

He said, “If you’re are performing, nothing to fear. If you’re not performing, we review, and if you cannot perform, you leave us.

“I’m here to give direction to this family, making sure the relationship is stronger by giving hope to our people.”

He charged his ministers and other government officials to help him succeed, stressing that he would make mistakes as a human, but when such errors were pointed out to him, he would immediately correct them.

He also advised that the ministers should not be seen as opportunistic individuals but as people to partner with to contribute positively to the nation’s growth.

He said, “You are here to help me succeed.”

Speaking further, Tinubu said he had accepted the assets and liabilities of his predecessors, urging the participants that irrespective of the chaos existing around them, they must be focused like one driving in a tunnel to deliver the goods.

The president, while noting that his administration had spent the last six months, stressed the importance of good healthcare and quality education, which he said is the best weapon against poverty, assuring foreign investors that they will be able to bring in their capital, invest and repatriate their gains without problems.