By By Muminat Ajide
Following the dismissal of 5 ministers, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassigned 10 ministers to new portfolios in a continued effort to reorganize his administration.
Hon. Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu now oversees Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, previously serving as Minister of State for Education. Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa takes over as Minister of Education, having previously served as Minister of State for Health.
Other changes include:
Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo moving from Water Resources and Sanitation to Works,
Hon. Abubakar Eshiokpekha Momoh from Niger Delta Development to Regional Development,
Uba Maigari Ahmadu from Steel Development to Regional Development,
Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite from Industry, Trade and Investment to Finance,
Sen. John Owan Enoh from Sports Development to Trade and Investment (Industry),
Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim from Police Affairs to Women Affairs,
Ayodele Olawande now fully heading Youth Development, and
Dr. Salako Iziaq Adekunle Adeboye retaining Environment.
This reshuffle follows the recent scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and Ministry of Sports Development, replaced by a new Ministry of Regional Development. The President has thanked outgoing ministers for their service, wishing them well.
