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In surprise move, Buhari orders Keyamo, Alasoadura to swap positions as Ministers

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Nigerian masses, Buhari ‘has fought for you, why can’t you fight for him?’— Keyamo

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday approved a swap of offices for Minister of state for Niger Delta affairs, Mr Festus Keyamo and Minister of State of Labour and Employment, Senator Tayo Alasoadura.

The development which was described as a minor reshuffle came five weeks after the ministers were inaugurated.

Announcing the development on behalf of the Federal Government, Mr Willie Bassey, the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) said the change took effect immediately.

The statement affirmed that Mr Keyamo was directed to move to the Ministry of Labour and Employment as the minister of state while Senator Alasoadura would take over as the minister of state at Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs.

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