President Bola Tinubu administered the oath of office to seven newly-appointed ministers on Monday at the Council Chambers in Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. This swearing-in followed recent cabinet reshuffles aimed at tackling Nigeria’s economic challenges and optimizing governance. Among those sworn in were Nentawe Yilwatda as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi as Minister of Labour and Employment, and Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.
Other appointees included Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment; Idi Mukhtar Maiha as Minister of Livestock Development; Yusuf Abdullahi Ata as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development; and Suwaiba Said Ahmad as Minister of State for Education.
In his address, Tinubu encouraged the ministers to tackle their duties boldly and assured Nigerians of the administration’s commitment to addressing national issues effectively. “Nigeria’s head is above the waters. This ship will not sink. We will not run away from our responsibilities,” Tinubu affirmed.
Scrapping And Merger Of Ministries
The new appointments come after calls for a cabinet reshuffle intensified due to Nigeria’s economic struggles. Responding to public concern, President Tinubu dismissed five ministers in October, appointing seven replacements. Notable dismissals included Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye (Women Affairs) and Tahir Mamman (Education), while 10 ministers received new portfolios.
Furthermore, To streamline government functions, Tinubu introduced several ministry consolidations and reassignments. Key changes include the dissolution of the Niger Delta Development and Sports Development ministries. In their place, Tinubu established the Ministry of Regional Development, tasked with overseeing commissions from various regions, such as the Niger Delta and South East Development Commissions. Sports oversight was transferred to the National Sports Commission (NSC), charged with cultivating a “vibrant sports economy.”
Additionally, the Ministry of Tourism merged with the Ministry of Arts and Culture, forming the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, to enhance synergy within the country’s cultural and economic sectors.
Also, These structural adjustments reflect Tinubu’s commitment to refining Nigeria’s governance system and promoting economic resilience amidst ongoing challenges.
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