NGScorecard

Restore fiscal stability, implement tax reform, reduce the deficit, manage the debt profile, and coordinate economic policy across ministries.

Edun co-architected the FX unification and subsidy removal — the two boldest reforms of the administration. The 2024 and 2025 budgets were passed on schedule. However, debt service consumed over 95% of revenue at its peak, inflation averaged 30%+ through 2024, and the promised fiscal consolidation has been slow. The tax reform bills were eventually passed in 2025 — a win. Debt issuance continued at a rapid pace.

Develop Abuja's infrastructure, address housing and road deficits, improve sanitation and urban services, and enforce building codes in the FCT.

Wike has been the most visible minister in the cabinet — overseeing an aggressive construction programme in Abuja including roads, bridges, and a new international airport terminal. However, mass demolitions of markets, mosques, and homes in Abuja have displaced thousands of residents without adequate resettlement. He has also been at the centre of the Rivers State political crisis involving Governor Fubara, raising questions about the use of ministerial influence for political ends.

Increase oil production to 2 million barrels per day, stabilise NNPCL operations, oversee the Dangote Refinery offtake framework, and attract upstream investment.

Nigeria's oil production has remained below 1.5 mbpd — well short of the 2 mbpd target. The ministry oversaw months of standoff between the Dangote Refinery and NNPCL over crude pricing, leaving Nigerians without domestic refining benefit despite the refinery's existence. Fuel imports continued. Pipeline vandalism remained unaddressed at scale.

Repair and expand Nigeria's road network, complete legacy highway projects, and introduce public-private partnership frameworks for infrastructure delivery.

Umahi has been active in visiting project sites and making public commitments. Some federal highway repairs have progressed. However, the ministry's capital budget release rate in 2024 was low (~60%), and many of the projects announced were repackaged legacy contracts. The Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project was announced with fanfare but land acquisition disputes and funding gaps stalled progress.

Reform the passport issuance system, upgrade immigration services, modernise the correctional service, and improve border security.

Ojo delivered the most notable quick win of the cabinet: overhauling the passport issuance system. Backlog cleared, processing time reduced from months to days, and diplomatic passport racketeering cracked down on. Immigration checkpoints were digitised at major airports. Correctional reform has been slower. He remains one of the few ministers who set measurable targets and demonstrably met them.

Revitalise primary healthcare, fully fund the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), reduce maternal and child mortality, and address Nigeria's medical brain drain.

Pate, a former World Bank health official, brought credibility and reform energy. The BHCPF received more consistent funding than under previous administrations. Primary healthcare centre rehabilitation was launched across multiple states. The Saving One Million Lives programme was revamped. Brain drain remained severe — over 16,000 doctors emigrated between 2023 and 2025 — which is outside the ministry's direct control but limits impact.

Resolve the decade-long ASUU crisis, improve funding for federal universities, implement the Student Loan scheme, and expand access to basic education.

Mamman's tenure was widely regarded as one of the weakest in the cabinet. He was largely invisible during key education disputes, made controversial statements about the purpose of education that drew public ridicule, and showed little command of the sector's challenges. He was sacked in October 2024. His successor Dr Olatunji Alausa showed more engagement but the structural problems — underfunded universities, out-of-school children, ASUU's grievances — remained unresolved.

Manage government communications, counter disinformation, coordinate the national orientation campaign, and improve transparency around government activities.

The Ministry of Information has been reactive rather than strategic. Press freedom declined — Nigeria fell in the RSF Press Freedom Index. Journalists were arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests in August 2024. The government's communication strategy around major reforms (subsidy removal, naira devaluation) was poor, contributing to public confusion and anger. No coherent anti-disinformation framework was established.

Coordinate the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, align the national budget with the Renewed Hope Agenda priorities, and track implementation across MDAs.

Budgets have been submitted and passed on schedule — a rare feat in recent Nigerian history. The MTEF was updated to reflect revised macroeconomic assumptions. However, capital budget implementation remained low (~60–70%), and the ministry's tracking of MDA performance has not been made publicly accessible in a useful format. GDP growth improved but remained below the 7% target.

Coordinate military operations against terrorism and banditry in the North-West and North-East, improve the welfare of troops, and oversee defence procurement.

The security situation in the North-West improved modestly in 2024, with military operations degrading some bandit networks. However, attacks continued in Plateau, Benue, and parts of the North-East. The humanitarian situation in Borno remained dire. Troop welfare complaints (pay delays, lack of equipment) persisted. Matawalle's political background as a former governor of Zamfara — a state he was criticised for managing poorly — has drawn scrutiny.

Revive the national airline, attract foreign carriers, modernise airport infrastructure, enforce safety standards, and decongest Lagos and Abuja airports.

Keyamo brought visibility to the aviation sector. Nigeria Air (rebranded) was revived under a new model with Ethiopian Airlines. Airport expansion plans were announced. However, airline ticket prices skyrocketed due to forex and fuel costs, making air travel unaffordable for most Nigerians. Safety incidents persisted. The sector's fundamental structural problems — forex exposure, aging aircraft, high operating costs — were not resolved.