President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed five ministers from his cabinet.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by Dada Olusegun, the President’s Special Adviser on Social Media, through a statement that outlined eight far-reaching actions approved by the President.
The ministers relieved of their duties include Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs; Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism; Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education; Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development; and Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development.
One of the major reforms announced is the renaming of the Ministry of Niger Delta Development to the Ministry of Regional Development. This rebranded ministry will now oversee the activities of all the regional development commissions across Nigeria, expanding its scope beyond the Niger Delta region.
Additionally, the functions of the Ministry of Sports Development have been transferred to the National Sports Commission (NSC), which will now handle all matters related to sports development in the country. In a related move, Shehu Dikko was appointed as the Chairman of the National Sports Commission.
Another significant change involves the merger of the Federal Ministry of Tourism and the Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture. This new entity will be called the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, aimed at integrating and promoting Nigeria’s cultural heritage alongside tourism.
As part of the reshuffle, ten ministers have been reassigned to new portfolios, while seven new ministers have been nominated, pending Senate confirmation.
Among the notable appointments, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu was named as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Jumoke Oduwole was appointed as the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment. Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda was appointed as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, taking on the responsibility of addressing critical social issues, while Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi was named the Minister of Labour and Employment.
In the area of housing and urban development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata was appointed as the Minister of State, while Suwaiba Said Ahmad was appointed as the Minister of State for Education. These appointments are expected to bolster the government’s efforts in improving education and housing sectors in the country.
The President also appointed Sunday Akin Dare as the Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation. Dare will work closely with the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, focusing on improving the administration’s communication strategies and public engagement.
