Apart from supporting the elimination of subsidies, Agbakoba expressed his complete backing for initiatives aimed at addressing the economy. He did, however, take issue with the government’s tardiness in addressing Nigerians’ present challenges.
According to The Vanguard, it was reported that Agbakoba, who is renowned for his expertise in maritime law and has previously served as President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), conveyed these views in an interview with Vanguard.
He also suggested that Tinubu should streamline the cabinet by reducing the number of ministers to 10 or 12.
While he was talking, he said, “What are you doing with 48 ministers ? It is just too big. You do not need all that. I recommend a maximum of 12. So many ministries can be merged, and others abolished. What is the Ministry of Information doing ? All the press secretaries in the Villa cover what the Minister of Information does. Tell me, what does the Minister of Information do daily ? Nothing!”
He said that we do not need Agriculture and Housing ministries, because the government has no house, and does not need a Minister of Housing.
Further talking, he said, “There should be a very clean sweep; you can bring it down from 48 to about 10 to 12 ministers. We should abolish that section in the constitution that says every state must produce a minister.” CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
