While congratulating them, President Bio said the task was a daunting one and would require a lot of efforts. He said they were taking up jobs that would require more energy and work with very little compensation, adding that they were expected to make the extra efforts to meet expectations.

“We have inherited a very difficult system but we have to move on because we promised the people of this nation that we will take up the mantle of leadership and definitely deliver. You all have been meticulously selected, so we expect you to measure up to those positions. I will take the lead and I expect you to follow because together we can succeed,” he said.

In his response, the new Minister Rado Yokie, who spoke on behalf of the others, said they were thankful to the President for the opportunity to serve their country. He said they were aware of the challenges ahead and assured him of their readiness to do their best to actualise his campaign promises, among them to bring change to the country.