Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has carried out a major cabinet reshuffle, sacking five ministers and appointing seven new ones while reassigning ten to different positions.
The restructuring, announced on Wednesday, is part of Tinubu’s broader strategy to boost government efficiency in response to the nation’s economic challenges.
Key changes include new leadership for the ministries of humanitarian and poverty reduction, trade and investment, labour, and livestock development, as well as junior minister roles in foreign affairs, education, and housing.
In addition to the reshuffle, Tinubu has scrapped the ministries of sports and Niger Delta as part of cost-cutting measures.
Their functions will now be managed by the National Sports Commission and a newly formed Ministry of Regional Development.
The ministries of tourism and culture have also been merged into the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy.
Since taking office in May 2023, Tinubu has implemented economic reforms, including the removal of a fuel subsidy and the devaluation of the naira, which have sparked inflation and led to public unrest over the rising cost of living.
