Former minister of Environment, Hadiza Mailafia, became emotional, shedding tears as she addressed journalists on her way out of Aso Villa.
Speaking with State House correspondents, Mailafia said the reshuffle did not shock her as it was expected to come at anytime.
In tears, she said: “If you are wise enough, life is a cycle where from the day you come in you should know there is an exit. Isn’t it?
“And every Wednesday I come in here hoping one day there will be a cabinet reshuffle. I’m grateful to all of you; I have enjoyed working with all of you. And please support government programmes, the Great Green Wall in particular, new map and so on.”
She continued: “I have been part of the government; I owe a lot to it.
“We have been honoured to serve and we are moving out honourably and I think that is important. Many have come and gone without honour.”
On whether she will miss her colleagues, she said: “Oh yes and no. No because of technology, we will still be in touch; there will be phone calls and contacts and emails and so on.”