…. Creates New Ministry of Regional Development**
In a major restructuring of government agencies, President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) have approved the abolition of the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development. In their place, a newly established **Ministry of Regional Development** will oversee all regional development commissions. This new ministry will coordinate the activities of bodies such as the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission, and North East Development Commission.
Additionally, the functions of the now-defunct Ministry of Sports will be transferred to the **National Sports Commission**, which will assume full responsibility for sports development across the nation.
In another significant move, the FEC approved the merger of the **Ministry of Tourism** with the **Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy**. This merger is aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing the synergy between tourism, culture, and the creative industries.
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