Labour solidarity songs welcome Ahmed to Finance Ministry

FOLLOWING hurried resignation of Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun Friday night, Mrs Zainab Ahmed this morning formally took over as overseer.

Ahmed who was driven into the ministry at exactly 9.27 am, was immediately confronted with the solidarity song: “solidarity forever” by leaders of the labour union.

In a brief chat with them, Ahmed said “we will work together” and then escorted inside by the Permanent Secretary and other directors.

They also informed her of their desire to cooperate with her while in the ministry.

During the meeting with staff shortly after, Ahmed reminded them that the country was presently undergoing a period of financial challenges.

“I will work very well with you and especially the Permanent Secretary to ensure that we do all we can to ensure that President Muhammadu Buhari succeeds in his endeavours.”

While commending the staff for being core professionals, the minister said: “we know that you have been doing well but we will push ourselves to do more.”

Earlier, Permanent Secretary, Dr Mahmoud Isa Dutse had told the minister that “we have been operating as a team.

“We are also ready to give the support to whoever comes as minister.

“We will make sure that you succeed in the task that the President has assigned to you.”