CURRENT REPORT BLOG President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the portfolios for the recently confirmed 45 ministerial nominees, marking a significant step in shaping his administration. The announcement came via a statement provided to Current Report Blog Television. This move signifies the allocation of key responsibilities and roles to these individuals, reflecting the diverse areas of expertise within the cabinet.
Among the notable appointments, former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has been entrusted with overseeing the Ministry of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), while the Ministry of Aviation will be under the purview of Festus Keyamo. The unveiling of these portfolios demonstrates President Tinubu’s commitment to a well-structured and efficient government.
The full list of appointed ministers and their respective portfolios, as revealed in the statement, is 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 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
- Minister of Environment and Ecological Management – (Kaduna)
The release of this comprehensive list underscores President Tinubu’s commitment to building a capable and efficient team to drive the nation forward. The ministers will be entrusted with diverse responsibilities, each contributing to the advancement and progress of Nigeria.
Stay tuned for further updates and developments as this new cabinet begins its important work in various sectors across the country. We will continue to provide you with the latest insights and analyses on these significant developments.
