He was prominent in the government of Shehu Shagari, serving as Minister of Social Development, Youth and Sports (1979-1981), Minister of State of Finance (1981), Minister of Aviation (1981-1982) and FCT Minister (1982-1983)
In Shehu Shagari's government, he was prominent, serving as the Minister of Social Development, Youth and Sports from 1979 to 1981, then as the Minister of State for Finance in 1981, followed by roles as the Minister of Aviation (1981-1982) and Federal Capital Territory Minister (1982-1983).