Onanuga Clarifies: Tinubu Has Not Appointed Himself as Petroleum Minister

Onanuga Clarifies: Tinubu Has Not Appointed Himself as Petroleum Minister. In response to recent speculation, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, clarified on Channels Television’s Politics Today that President Tinubu does not hold the title of Petroleum Minister. Addressing the public’s misunderstanding, Onanuga stated, “The President has never called himself the Minister of Petroleum. The media gave him that position.” Instead, the nation has two appointed ministers managing oil and gas affairs, with one focused particularly on gas — an area previously overlooked.

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Onanuga emphasized that President Tinubu supervises all ministers across different sectors, ensuring coordination without directly assuming the title of minister for any specific portfolio.

Addressing the economic challenges faced by Nigerians, Onanuga reassured that President Tinubu understands citizens’ hardships and is actively working toward relief and economic stability. “This is a painful transition, but it’s part of a long-term strategy to stabilize and grow the economy,” Onanuga affirmed, countering any suggestions that the president is indifferent to the struggles of the people.