President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a fresh round of ministerial appointments as part of his commitment to building a dynamic and efficient Federal Executive Council. The newly appointed ministers have been tasked with steering key ministries to drive forward the administration’s national development agenda.
Among the notable appointments are:
1. **Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi** – Minister of Labour and Employment, overseeing the Federal Ministry of Labour & Employment. Dingyadi is expected to tackle issues relating to job creation, labor laws, and industrial relations.
2. **Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu** – Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Her appointment aims to strengthen Nigeria’s foreign relations and global diplomatic engagements.
3. **Dr. Jumoke Oduwole** – Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment. She will head the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and is expected to push forward Nigeria’s trade policies, industrial growth, and economic partnerships.
4. **Idi Mukhtar Maiha** – Minister of Livestock Development in the newly created Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. Maiha will focus on expanding Nigeria’s livestock sector and addressing challenges related to animal husbandry.
5. **Rt. Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata** – Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, positioned within the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. His portfolio includes developing housing policies aimed at addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit.
6. **Suwaiba Said Ahmad, PhD** – Minister of State for Education, working in the Federal Ministry of Education. She is expected to help shape education policies and enhance the quality of education across Nigeria.
These appointments signal President Tinubu’s ongoing drive to position competent individuals in key government roles, ensuring that each sector of the economy receives the attention needed for sustainable growth and development.
The ministers are expected to assume their new roles immediately and begin delivering on the promises made during the Tinubu administration’s campaign for improved governance and national development.