ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu, in a much-anticipated move, has finally revealed his cabinet members and their respective portfolios. The notable appointments include Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Senator Dave Umahi as the Minister of Works.
“The new ministerial list reflects a diverse and balanced representation across the country,” stated Ajuri Ngelae, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
However, a significant revelation is the apparent scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, as it was conspicuously missing from the list.
Here is the comprehensive list of all the ministers and their portfolios:
Ministers and Their Portfolios
- Federal Capital Territory (FCT): Nyesom Wike
- Works: Senator Dave Umahi
- Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy: Mr. Wale Edun
- Marine and Blue Economy: Bunmi Tunji
- Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy: Bosun Tuani
- State, Environment and Ecological Management: Ishak Salaco
- Power: Adedayo Adelabu
Below is the comprehensive list, broken down by geopolitical zone:
NORTH WEST
- Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy: Hannatu Musawa
- Minister of Defence: Mohammed Badaru
- Minister of State, Defence: Bello Matawalle
- Minister of State, Education: Yusuf T. Sunumu
- Minister of Housing and Urban Development: Ahmed M. Dangiwa
- Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development: Abdullah T. Gwarzo
- Minister of Budget and Economic Planning: Atiku Bagudu
- Minister of Environment and Ecological Management: [To be announced from Kaduna State]
- Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory: Mairiga Mahmoud
- Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation: Bello M. Goronyo
NORTH EAST
- Minister of Agriculture and Food Security: Abubakar Kyar
- Minister of Education: Tahir Maman
- Minister of Interior: Sa’Idu A. Alkali
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: Yusuf M. Tuggar
- Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare: Ali Pate
- Minister of Police Affairs: Ibrahim Geidam
- Minister of State, Steel Development: U. Maigari Ahmadu
NORTH CENTRAL
- Minister of Steel Development: Shuaibu A. Audu
- Minister of Information and National Orientation: Muhammed Idris
- Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice: Lateef Fagbemi
- Minister of Labour and Employment: Simon B. Lalong
- Minister of State, Police Affairs: Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim
- Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs: Zephaniah Jisalo
- Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation: Joseph Utsev
- Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security: Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi
“The reshuffle reflects a strategic alignment with the country’s development goals and is expected to drive the next phase of our nation’s growth,” remarked the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelae.
SOUTH WEST
- Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy: Bosun Tuani
- Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management: Ishak Salako
- Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy: Wale Edun
- Minister of Marine and Blue Economy: Bunmi Tunji
- Minister of Power: Adebayo Adelabu
- Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare: Tunisia Alausa
- Minister of Solid Minerals Development: Dele Alake
- Minister of Tourism: Lola Ade-John
- Minister of Transportation: Adegboyega Oyetola
SOUTH EAST
- Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment: Doris Anite
- Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology: Uche Nnaji
- Minister of State, Labour and Employment: Nkiruka Onyejeocha
- Minister of Women Affairs: Uju Kennedy
- Minister of Works: Dave Umahi
SOUTH SOUTH
- Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development: Festus Keyamo
- Minister of Youth: Abubakar Momoh
- Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation: Betta Edu
- Minister of State, Gas Resources: Ekperikpe Ekpo
- Minister of State, Petroleum Resources: Heineken Lokpobiri
- Minister of Sports Development: John Enoh
- Minister of Federal Capital Territory: Nyesom Wike
FAQs:
1. Who is the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory?
Nyesom Wike has been appointed as the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory.
2. Has the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs been scrapped?
Yes, the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs is notably missing from President Tinubu’s ministerial list.
3. Who will be the senior Minister of Petroleum?
As of now, the senior Minister of Petroleum has not been announced.
4. Which region has the most ministers?
The Northwest region boasts the highest number with 10 ministers.
5. When is the ministerial retreat scheduled?
It is expected to take place next week.
6. When will the ministers be sworn in?
The swearing-in ceremony might be held before the retreat.
7. Which state is awaiting a ministerial appointment?
Kaduna state is still awaiting a ministerial appointment for the Environment and Ecological Management Ministry.
8. Who is the Attorney General of the Federation?
Lateef Fagbemi has been appointed as the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
9. How many ministries are dedicated to Petroleum?
The ministry of Petroleum has three ministers.
10. What role has Festus Keyamo been assigned?
Festus Keyamo has been appointed as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development.
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