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Nigerian Federal Executive Council Scraps Two Ministries, Establishes New One

October 23, 2024 • 1 min read

October 23, 2024

By Samuel Ogunsona

The Federal Executive Council has scrapped the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development.

A new Ministry of Regional Development will oversee regional commissions, including the Niger Delta Development Commission, North-West, South-West, and North-East Development Commissions.

This move is part of a broader restructuring effort, but not a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s political economy.

The change affects the ministry lineup, now consisting of 34 ministries, including Agriculture, Aviation, Defence, Education, and others.