PDP stalwart in Rivers State, Tonye Princewill has expressed confidence in the just released ministerial nominees list forwarded to the Senate by President Goodluck Jonathan.
In a press statement by his Media Aide, Wabiye Idoniboye-obu, Mr. Princewill enjoined the National Assembly to screen and approve the well deserved candidates.
He also congratulated President Jonathan for, what he called, “a move in the right direction”.
According to him, “In one strike, the President has proved he can balance governance and politics. I am really impressed with the quality of the list and I am confident that they will perform.
“The list has the likes of General Aliyu Gusau Mohamed (rtd) from Zamfara State. Also on the list is Senator Musiliu Obanikoro from Lagos State.
“Dr T. W. Danagogo from Rivers State has served the people in various capacities. From Local Government Chairman to Commissioner of a complicated ministry, Dr Danagogo has delivered on all counts especially in how he handled his final days in office with Amaechi.
“The Kalabari Kingdom needed a boost after Soku and the loss of Ajumogobia. I suspect this is the first step to resolving Soku. An issue which our people take very seriously”, the Prince highlighted.
He also encouraged existing ministers to keep up the good work and aid the President move the country forward. He also urged them to welcome the new ministers with open arms and together form a team of winners.
“I am particularly impressed with the women in Mr. President’s cabinet. The Petroleum and Finance ministers both deserve a pat on the back”. “2014 will be an interesting year, but the synergy between the incoming and existing ministers should be top of the agenda. The President’s return in 2015 is hinged on their performance and they cannot afford to fail,” Princewill posited.
