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Tinubu Releases List of New Ministers (Full List)

By Wisdom Tide 

October 23, 2024

The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has announced a reshuffle of his ministerial cabinet, with some ministers being reassigned to new portfolios, while new appointments were made to fill key positions. Below is the full list of the ministers affected by these changes:

Ministers Reassigned to New Portfolios:

1. Hon. Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu

   • Previous Role: Minister of State, Education
   • New Role: Minister of State, Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction

2. Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa

   • Previous Role: Minister of State, Health
   • New Role: Minister of Education

3. Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo

   • Previous Role: Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation
   • New Role: Minister of State, Works

4. Hon. Abubakar Eshiokpekha Momoh

   • Previous Role: Minister of Niger Delta Development
   • New Role: Minister of Regional Development

5. Uba Maigari Ahmadu

   • Previous Role: Minister of State, Steel Development
   • New Role: Minister of State, Regional Development

6. Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite

   • Previous Role: Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment
   • New Role: Minister of State, Finance

7. Sen. John Owan Enoh

   • Previous Role: Minister of Sports Development
   • New Role: Minister of State, Trade and Investment

8. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim

   • Previous Role: Minister of State, Police Affairs
   • New Role: Minister of Women Affairs

9. Ayodele Olawande

   • Previous Role: Minister of State for Youth Development
   • New Role: Minister for Youth Development

10. Dr. Salako Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye

    • Previous Role: Minister of State, Environment
    • New Role: Minister of State, Health

Ministers to be Relieved of Their Duties:

1. Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye

   • Role: Minister of Women Affairs

2. Lola Ade-John

   • Role: Minister of Tourism

3. Prof. Tahir Mamman SAN OON

   • Role: Minister of Education

4. Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo

   • Role: Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development

5. Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim

   • Role: Minister of Youth Development

Newly Appointed Ministers and Their Portfolios:

1. Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda

   • Role: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction
   • Ministry: Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction

2. Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi

   • Role: Minister of Labour and Employment
   • Ministry: Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment

3. Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu

   • Role: Minister of State, Foreign Affairs
   • Ministry: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

4. Dr. Jumoke Oduwole

   • Role: Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (Trade and Investment)
   • Ministry: Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment

5. Idi Mukhtar Maiha

   • Role: Minister of Livestock Development
   • Ministry: Federal Ministry of Livestock Development

6. Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata

   • Role: Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development
   • Ministry: Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

7. Suwaiba Said Ahmad

   • Role: Minister of State, Education
   • Ministry: Federal Ministry of Education

President Tinubu's Statement:

President Tinubu expressed his gratitude to the outgoing members of the Federal Executive Council for their contributions to the nation, wishing them success in their future endeavors. He further encouraged the newly appointed and reassigned ministers to view their roles as a call to serve Nigeria, emphasizing the administration's commitment to achieving irreversible growth for the country.

“The President charged all appointees to dedicate their utmost efforts to the administration’s priorities, ensuring that their skills and talents are directed toward setting Nigeria on the path to sustainable development,” the statement concluded