As President Bola Tinubu marks two years in office on May 29, a new report assessing the performance of his ministers for the first quarter of 2025 is expected to land on his desk soon. The Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU), led by Hadiza Bala-Usman, is finalizing its quarterly evaluation of ministries based on goals set during the October 2023 cabinet retreat. Each ministry submitted evidence of their achievements through a secure portal, which the CDCU has been reviewing to assign scores. Sources say the performance of most ministers was average, with only a few standing out. The Ministry of Works is one of the better-performing ones, while several others are lagging in key areas. Although President Tinubu is not expected to make immediate changes, the report will help him identify areas where improvements are needed.
The CDCU, established in 2023, tracks progress using data-driven methods similar to models in the UK and Rwanda. Bala-Usman had earlier announced that quarterly performance reviews would begin in 2024, and that poor results could influence decisions such as reshuffles.
In fact, the last major cabinet reshuffle in October 2024 was partly based on the CDCU’s findings, which led to the removal and reassignment of some ministers.
Opposition parties PDP, NNPP, and LP have heavily criticized the administration. They argue that Tinubu’s leadership has failed to improve security, reduce economic hardship, or deliver on basic governance. PDP spokesman Debo Ologunagba called the government a "monumental failure," blaming both the President and his cabinet.
NNPP’s Ladipo Johnson and LP’s Obiora Ifoh urged Tinubu to remove non-performing ministers and bring in more capable hands. They stressed the need for stronger leadership to address the nation’s challenges.
Civil society groups echoed similar concerns. The Centre for Accountability and Open Leadership highlighted poor conditions in education, health, and security, stating that key ministries are underperforming. They also criticized the lack of transparency, saying the CDCU’s assessments should be made public.
Auwal Rafsanjani of CISLAC noted that while a few ministers are committed to their duties, many seem more focused on securing the President’s re-election than on delivering results.
