Mr Oyedele, 50, is an economist, accountant and public policy expert.
“The president understands that he is the president of all Nigerians, including those inmates. As father to all, he has always shown that he cares,” the minister said.
The project is estimated to attract about $20 billion in foreign direct investment and position Nigeria for a new era of deepwater production.
According to the senator, Mr Tinubu has shown a strong commitment to repositioning the country through various reforms since assuming office.
Governor Alex Otti has congratulated his predecessor, Okezie Ikpeazu, on his appointment as Nigeria’s ambassador to Spain.
“We have saved Nigeria from bankruptcy. It was very daunting and challenging when we took over. But today I can say with pride and joy that we have survived,” stated the president.
Mr Baba-Ahmed decried the rate at which soldiers and civilians are being killed.
“Tel Aviv is total darkness after Iranian strikes destroyed their electricity grid,” the former Nigerian senator claimed.
“The ruling class are instead devastatingly more preoccupied with how to snatch, grab, and run away with the next election,” Mr Obi alleged.
Some workers and retirees who spoke to journalists in Abuja on Sunday described the move as a welcome development.
