In a significant announcement, President Bola Tinubu has unveiled his selection for key ministerial positions, setting the stage for a new chapter in the nation’s governance. Among these appointments, former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has been entrusted with the crucial role of overseeing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while seasoned legal luminary Festus Keyamo has been designated as the Aviation Minister. This momentous decision marks a defining juncture as the government gears up to address critical issues and advance the nation’s progress.
This landmark announcement was corroborated by Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential spokesperson, who officially confirmed the allocations of responsibilities during a significant ceremony held at the prestigious Aso Rock on a Wednesday. The unveiling of these portfolios is a testament to the government’s commitment to effecting positive change and ensuring that every sector of the nation receives the expertise and attention it rightly deserves.
As reported by Channels TV, the comprehensive list of ministers and their designated portfolios stands as follows:
- Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy – Bosun Tijani
- Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management – Ishak Salaco
- Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy – Wale Edun
- Minister of Marine and Blue Economy – Bunmi Tunji
- Minister of Power – Adedayo 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
- 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 – David Umahi
- 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
- 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 – (Kaduna)
- Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory – Mairiga Mahmud
- Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation – Bello M. Goronyo
- 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
- 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
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