President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of several new ministries and their appointed ministers.
Compared to his predecessor, former President Mohammed Buhari, who had 27 ministries, President Tinubu has expanded the scope of governance and established a list of 33 ministries.
Some of these new ministries have been carved out of existing ones, while others are entirely new in Nigeria’s political history.
Here is a full list of the new ministries and their respective ministers:
5Marine and Blue Economy
The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is a newly created ministry that was formed from the Ministry of Transportation. It will be headed by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, a former lawmaker from Ondo state. This ministry will oversee five federal government agencies, including the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Nigerian Ports Authority, and National Inland Waterways Authority.
4Art, Culture and the Creative Economy
President Tinubu also created a new ministry specifically for the entertainment industry. This ministry has been separated from the Ministry of Information and Culture and is expected to generate revenue independently. The ministry will be led by Hannatu Musawa, a young lawyer from Katsina State who is one of the youngest ministers appointed by President Tinubu.
3Ministry of Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism is a newly created ministry that has the potential to bring significant benefits to the country if effectively managed. Lola Ade-John is the minister in charge of this new ministry, which was created by the Ministry of Information and Culture. With proper management and strategic planning, the Ministry of Tourism can contribute to the growth and development of the country’s tourism industry.
2Solid Minerals Development
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, headed by Dele Alake, is responsible for managing various natural resources in Nigeria, including coal. This ministry was created from the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development.
1Ministry of Steel Development
The Ministry of Steel Development is a newly created ministry that focuses on iron and natural resources related to iron production. It was split from the Ministry of Mines and Steel under former President Buhari. Shuaibu Audu will serve as the head of the ministry, with Maigari Ahmadu as the Minister of State for Steel Development. The ministry is expected to give special attention to the Ajaokuta steel project.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
