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Presidency Releases Names, Portfolios Of New Ministers – As Tinubu Redeploys Momoh To Ministry Of Regional Devt

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3 months ago

October 24, 2024

The Presidency has released names and portfolios of new and redeployed ministers.

Among the Ministers redeployed by President Bola Tinubu was the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh who is now assigned as supervising Minister of Ministry of Regional Development.

The Ministry of Niger Delta Development has been renamed to Ministry of Regional Development, overseeing all regional development commissions, including Niger Delta Development Commission, South East Development Commission, North East Development, and North West Development Commission.

Also, the Ministry of Sports Development has been dissolved, with its functions transferred to the National Sports Commission.

The Federal Ministry of Tourism and Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture have merged to form the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy.

The statement is reproduced below;

STATEMENT ON THE RESTRUCTURING OF MINISTRIES AND MINISTERIAL PORTFOLIOS

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to Nigerians.

The eight actions approved by Mr. President include:

1. The renaming of the Ministry of Nigeria Delta Development to Ministry of Regional Development to oversee the activities of all the Regional Development Commissions. The Regional Development Commissions to be under the supervision of the new Ministry are; the Niger Delta Development Commission, the South East Development Commission, the North East Development and the North West Development Commission.

2. The immediate winding up of the Ministry of Sports Development and the transfer of its functions to the National Sports Commission in order to develop a vibrant sports economy;

3. The merger of the Federal Ministry of Tourism and the Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture to become Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy;

4. The re-assignment of ten (10) ministers to new ministerial portfolios;

5. The discharge of five (5) Ministers.

6. The nomination of seven (7) new ministers for onward transmission to Senate for confirmation;

7. The appointment of Shehu Dikko as Chairmanof the National Sports Commission;

8. The appointment of Sunday Akin Dare as Special Adviser to the President on PublicCommunication and Orientation working fromthe Ministry of Information and National Orientation

LIST OF MINISTERS REASSIGNED TO NEWPORTFOLIOS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

The ministers who are reassigned to new portfolios are as follows:

S/N | Name of Minister | Current Designation of Minister | New Designation of Minister

1. Hon Dr Yusuf Tanko Sununu | Minister of State, Education Minister of State | Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
2. Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa | Minister State, Health | Minister of Education
3. Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo | Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation | Minister of State Works
4. Hon. Abubakar Eshiokpekha Momoh | Minister of Niger Delta Development | Minister of Regional Development
5. Uba Maigari Ahmadu | Minister of State Steel Development | Minister of State Regional Development
6. Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite | Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment | Minister of State Finance
7. Sen. John Owan Enoh | Minister of Sports Development | Minister of State Trade and Investment [Industry]
8. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim | Minister of State, Police Affairs | Minister of Women Affairs
9. Ayodele Olawande | Minister of State for Youth Development | Minister for Youth Development
10. Dr. Salako Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye Minister of State, Environment | Minister of State, Health

MINISTERS TO BE DISCHARGED ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1.Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs

2.Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism
3.Prof. Tahir Mamman SAN OON, Minister of Education
4.Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo
Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development

5.Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim
Minister of Youth Development

LIST OF NEW MINISTERS APPOINTED AND PORTFOLIOS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1.Dr Nentawe Yilwatda
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction

2.Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi
Minister of Labour & Employment
Federal Ministry of Labour & Employment

3.Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu
Minister of State Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

4.Dr Jumoke Oduwole
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Trade and Investment) Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
5.Idi Mukhtar Maiha
Ministry of Livestock Development
Federal Ministry of Livestock Development
6.Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata
Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development
Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
7.Suwaiba Said Ahmad PhD
Minister of State Education
Federal Ministry of Education

The President thanked the outgoing members of the Federal Executive Council for their service to the nation while wishing them the best in their future endeavours.

He then charged the newly appointed ministersas well as their reassigned colleagues to seetheir appointment as a call to serve the nation.He added that all appointees must understand the administration’s eagerness and determination to set Nigeria on the path to irreversible growth and invest the best of theirabilities into the actualisation of the government’s priorities.

Signed: The Presidency Federal Republic of Nigeria
October 2024

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2025 Budget is ambitious, growth sustaining -Prof Nnamchi

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10 minutes ago

January 12, 2025

Austin Ojomah

Professor Paul Sunday Nnamchi, a federal lawmaker, has praised the 2025 national budget proposal, calling it ambitious and growth-sustaining.

He believed that the budget was aimed at reassessing the government’s transformation agenda, its impact on the production and the overall economy in addition to making sure that the government’s monetary and fiscal policies were in tandem.

The proposed budget according to him, “is expected to bring down interest rates, support investments, promote production, and sustain growth and reduce inflation. He stressed.

Professor Nnamchi also acknowledged the progress made in security, particularly in the Niger Delta region, which has contributed to the increase in oil production from 1.2 barrels a day to 1.8 barrels a day.

Key highlights of the budget proposal include: A significant allocation to security, which Professor Nnamchi observed that it was crucial for addressing food security concerns and reducing the cost of staple foods.

“Increase in oil production and agriculture due to improved security situation in the troubled areas will raise our GDP significantly, which could bring down inflation from 39% to 15 % going by medium term expenditure frameworks”
He noted stressing that the budget outlined proposed measures that would also support investments, promote production, and sustain growth while reducing inflation.

Such measures, he stated includes investments in infrastructure development, which were expected to stimulate economic growth and attract foreign direct investments.

“While ambitious, this budget is grounded in sound economic principles, and its successful implementation will depend on our collective resolve as representatives of the people to ensure that every naira allocated serves its purpose and delivers tangible benefits to Nigerians.”

Overall, Professor Nnamchi emphasized the need to prioritize national interest and work towards moving the nation forward urging that Nigeria should be placed above sectional interest.

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Work for Peace and Unity of Nigeria’, Obi tasks Ohaneaze president, Mbata

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5 hours ago

January 12, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The leader of the opposition Labour Party and the 2023 Presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, has admonished the newly elected leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide led by Senator John Azuta Mbata to work towards peace and unity of the nation.

Writing on his X handle in a congratulatory message to the Executive, Obi urged the new Executive to leverage their position, which shows the people’s confidence in them to strengthen the Igbo family and unite the country.

“On behalf of my family and the Obedient movement, I congratulate the Newly Elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Senator John Azuta-Mbata; the Deputy President General, Prince Okey Nwadinobi; the Secretary-General, Emeka Sibeudu, and other newly elected executive members, on their emergence as the leaders of the noble organization.

“Their emergence as the leaders of Ohaneze Ndigbo, the umbrella body that unites the Igbo people, underscores the level of confidence and hope the people have in their leadership ability and their commitment to the development of the region and the nation in general.

“I pray that they will leverage their new offices to continue to work for the peace and unity of our nation and contribute immeasurably to ideas that will drive development, peace, and progress among the people.

“May God give you all, the wisdom and strength to serve the people.
A New Nigeria remains Possible.

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Minor cabinet reshuffle: Delta gov redeploys Information Commissioner to Ministry of Special Duties

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7 hours ago

January 12, 2025

Naijablitznews

In a minor cabinet reshuffle, the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has redeployed Information Commissioner to Ministry of Special Duties.

As part of the changes, Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, the Commissioner for Information, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Special Duties.

In the interim, Mr. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, the Commissioner for Works, Rural and Riverine Roads, will oversee the Ministry of Information.

Also, a reliable source within the inner circle of the government has also verified the same development.

There are mixed reactions among journalists regarding Governor Oborevwori’s directive for the Ministry of Information to be overseen by Mr. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu.

This sentiment stems from lingering grievances over the fallout between journalists and the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

Journalists have expressed dissatisfaction with Okowa’s refusal to acknowledge their efforts during his eight-year tenure with a ‘parting gift.’

It is worth recalling that Okowa was accused of denying journalists of same gesture of Chief James Onanefe Ibori, fully implemented by Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, extended to media professionals, both government house press crew and those outside the Government House.