The Presidency has clarified that former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, resigned from office and was not dismissed.

It also confirmed that the former Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ahmed Dangiwa, similarly tendered his resignation.

The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.

According to the Presidency, Edun cited health reasons in his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu.

Edun, who turned 70 on Monday, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve.

“It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve your administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“Under your leadership, Nigeria has emerged stronger, more resilient, and more internationally respected,” the letter read in part.

The Presidency disclosed that Edun paid a valedictory visit to Tinubu on Tuesday, holding a one-hour meeting before departing to focus on private business interests.

Dangiwa also thanked the President for the opportunity to serve in the Federal Executive Council.

Tinubu, in turn, expressed appreciation to both former ministers for their contributions to the administration’s reform agenda and wished them success in their future endeavours.

The President has urged the new Minister of Finance, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, to consolidate ongoing reforms, with a renewed focus on fiscal discipline and innovation.

He is also expected to forward the nomination of Mr. Muttaqha Darma to the Senate for confirmation as Minister of Housing.

Edun previously served as Lagos State Commissioner for Finance between 1999 and 2004 during Tinubu’s tenure as governor.