Carpenters doing jobs of tailors in Nigeria –Dino Melaye blows hot
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dino Melaye, has criticised the practice of Nigerian government of appointing people to ministerial positions that do not align with their professional expertise. Speaking during an appearance on the KAA Truths podcast, Melaye said carpenters are doing the jobs of tailors in Nigeria. He highlighted how a […] The post Carpenters doing jobs of…
Nigerian politician Dino Melaye, a member of the African Democratic Congress, has expressed disdain for the government's practice of appointing individuals to high-ranking ministerial positions that do not correspond to their professional backgrounds. During a recent podcast appearance on KAA Truths, Melaye lamented the appointment of a lawyer as the Minister of Power, Works and Housing in the previous administration.
He emphasized that such appointments often result in inefficiency and failure to address pressing national matters. Melaye pointed out that a carpenter would struggle to succeed in a tailor's position, just as a lawyer would likely fail in overseeing critical infrastructure projects. He cited examples of a lawyer serving as the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and a veterinary doctor heading the Ministry of Health, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
Melaye commended Fashola, a lawyer turned Minister of Power, Works and Housing, but criticized the decision to place such a diverse range of responsibilities on his shoulders. He questioned the relevance of a lawyer's expertise in these specific areas, suggesting that a four-year tenure in these roles would inevitably lead to confusion and mismanagement.
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