President Tinubu abolishes two ministries, merges others

President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council have abolished the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and the Ministry of Sports Development.

Bayo Onanuga, the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, announced this via a post on his official X account on Wednesday.

He explained that these decisions were made during the FEC meeting in Abuja.

Onanuga revealed that a new Ministry of Regional Development will now oversee all regional development commissions, including the Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission, and North East Development Commission.

Additionally, he noted that the National Sports Commission will take over the functions of the Ministry of Sports.

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The president also approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy during the FEC meeting.

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