BREAKING: Buhari accepts Kemi Adeosun’s resignation, appoints Zainab Ahmed as replacement

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of Kemi Adeosun as minister of finance.
In a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina , the President thanked the minister for her services to the nation and wished her well in her future pursuits .
Buhari also approved that the Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Mrs . Zainab Ahmed , should oversee the ministry immediately.
The statement read , ” President Muhammadu Buhari Friday accepted the resignation of the Hon. Minister of Finance , Mrs Kemi Adeosun. The President thanked the Minister for her services to the nation and wished her well in her future pursuits .
” The President also approved that the Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed , should oversee the Ministry of Finance with effect from today .”