Buhari Appoints Zainab Ahmed As Finance Minister, Accepts Adeosun's Resignation

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun.


The President accepted the resignation on Friday, a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said.


The President also approved that the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, should oversee the Ministry of Finance with effect from today.