May 12, 2026

JUST IN! President Buhari Accepts Kemi Adeosun’s Resignation, Appoints Overseer for Finance Ministry

By Farouk Mohammed

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Finance, 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 thanked the Minister for her services to the nation and wished her well in her future pursuits.

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.

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