In a significant government overhaul, President Tinubu has announced the scrapping of two ministries while merging others to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Stay updated on the implications of these changes for Nigeria’s governance.
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu announced the dissolution of both the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development.
In a tweet posted on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, it was announced that the decision was made during Tuesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja.
The announcement stated, “President Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council have decided to eliminate both the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development.”
A newly established Ministry of Regional Development will oversee all regional development commissions, including the Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission, and North East Development Commission.
He added that the duties formerly managed by the Ministry of Sports Development will now be assigned to the National Sports Commission, which will oversee sports-related activities in Nigeria.
“The National Sports Commission is set to assume the responsibilities of the Ministry of Sports,” he announced.
Furthermore, the FEC sanctioned the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy to form a single entity.
More details will be provided soon…
