President Tinubu Restructures Ministries and Ministerial Portfolios in Major Shakeup

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate restructuring of ministries and ministerial portfolios, implementing eight far-reaching actions aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency. This move reflects his commitment to delivering on his promises to the Nigerian people.

Key Actions Approved by the President:Renaming of the Ministry of Niger Delta Development: It will now be called the Ministry of Regional Development. The ministry will oversee all regional development commissions, including the Niger Delta, South East, North East, and North West development commissions.

Winding Up of the Ministry of Sports Development: Its functions will be transferred to the National Sports Commission, which is tasked with building a vibrant sports economy.

Merging of Ministries: The Federal Ministry of Tourism and the Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture will be merged into the new Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy.

Ministerial Reassignments: Ten ministers have been reassigned to new portfolios to optimize governance efficiency.

Discharge of Five Ministers: Five ministers have been discharged from their duties as part of the restructuring.

Nomination of New Ministers: Seven new ministers have been nominated, pending Senate confirmation.

Appointment of Shehu Dikko as Chairman of the National Sports Commission.

Appointment of Sunday Akin Dare as Special Adviser: Akin Dare has been appointed as the President's Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation, working under the Ministry of Information and National Orientation.

List of Reassigned Ministers:Hon. Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu – From Minister of State for Education to Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa – From Minister of State for Health to Minister of Education.
Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo – From Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation to Minister of Works.
Hon. Abubakar Eshiokpekha Momoh – From Minister of Niger Delta Development to Minister of Regional Development.
Uba Maigari Ahmadu – From Minister of State for Steel Development to Minister of State for Regional Development.
Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite – From Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment to Minister of State for Finance.
Sen. John Owan Enoh – From Minister of Sports Development to Minister of State for Trade and Investment (Industry).
Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim – From Minister of State for Police Affairs to Minister of State for Women Affairs.
Ayodele Olawande – From Minister of State for Youth Development to Minister of Youth Development.
Dr. Salako Isiaq Adekunle Adeboye – From Minister of State for Environment to Minister of State for Health.
Ministers Discharged:Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye – Minister of Women Affairs.
Lola Ade-John – Minister of Tourism.
Prof. Tahir Mamman SAN OON – Minister of Education.
Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo – Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development.
Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim – Minister of Youth Development.
New Ministers Appointed:Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction.
Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi – Minister of Labour and Employment.
Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu – Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
Dr. Jumoke Oduwole – Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Trade and Investment).
Idi Mukhtar Maiha – Minister of Livestock Development.
Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata – Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development.
Swaiba Said Ahmad PhD – Minister of State for Education.
In his statement, President Tinubu thanked the outgoing members of the Federal Executive Council for their service and urged the newly appointed and reassigned ministers to view their roles as a call to serve the nation with dedication. He emphasized that the administration is determined to put Nigeria on a path to irreversible growth, urging the appointees to commit their best efforts to the actualization of the government’s priorities.

This major reshuffle is a part of Tinubu's broader efforts to improve governance and streamline ministerial functions for greater impact across various sectors of Nigeria's development.