Complete List Of Ministries In Nigeria And The Ministers
This is the complete list of all the ministries In Nigeria and their respective ministers:
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Ministry | Minister |
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Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy | Hon. Hannatu Musawa |
Minister of Defence | Hon. Mohammed Badaru |
Minister of State, Defence | Hon. Bello Matawalle |
Minister of Education | Hon. Tahir Maman |
Minister of State, Education | Hon. Yusuf T. Sununu |
Minister of Housing & Urban Development | Hon. Ahmed M. Dangiwa |
Minister of State, Housing & Urban Development | Hon. Abdullahi T. Gwarzo |
Minister of Budget & Economic Planning | Hon. Atiku Bagudu |
Minister of State, Environment | Hon. Iziak Adekunle Salako |
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) | Hon. Nyesom Wike |
Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory | Hon. Mairiga Mahmud |
Minister of Water Resources & Sanitation | Hon. Joseph Utsav |
Minister of State, Water Resources and Sanitation | Hon. Bello M. Goronyo |
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security | Hon. Abubakar Kyari |
Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security | Hon. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi |
Minister of Interior | Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | Hon. Yusuf M. Tuggar |
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare | Hon. Ali Pate |
Minister of State, Health and Social Welfare | Hon. Tunji Alausa |
Minister of Police Affairs | Hon. Ibrahim Geidam |
Minister of State, Police Affairs | Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim |
Minister of Steel Development | Hon. Shuaibu A. Audu |
Minister of State, Steel Development | Hon. U. Maigari Ahmadu |
Minister of Information and National Orientation | Hon. Muhammed Idris |
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice | Hon. Lateef Fagbemi |
Minister of Niger Delta Affairs | Hon. Abubakar Momoh |
Minister of State, Labour and Employment | Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha |
Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs | Hon. Zephaniah Jisalo |
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy | Hon. Bosun Tijani |
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy | Hon. Wale Edun |
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy | Hon. Adegboyega Oyetola |
Minister of Power | Hon. Adebayo Adelabu |
Minister of Solid Minerals Development | Hon. Dele Alake |
Minister of Tourism | Hon. Lola Ade-John |
Minister of Transportation | Hon. Sa’idu Alkali |
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment | Hon. Doris Anite |
Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology | Hon. Uche Nnaji |
Minister of Works | Hon. David Umahi |
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development | Hon. Festus Keyamo |
Minister of Youth | Hon. Jamila Bio Ibrahim |
Minister of State for Youth | Hon. Ayodele Olawande |
Minister of State (Gas) Petroleum Resources | Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo |
Minister of State (Oil) Petroleum Resources | Hon. Heineken Lokpobiri |
Minister of Sports Development | Hon. John Enoh |
Minister of Women Affairs | Hon. Uju Kennedy |
Minister of Environment | Hon. Balarabe Abbas Lawal |
How Many Ministries Are Currently In Nigeria
Nigeria currently has a total of 46 ministries under the current president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Each of these ministries plays an important role in running the country.
They focus on different areas of public service and help make sure the country functions smoothly. For example, the Ministry of Education takes care of the schools and colleges.
They make sure there are good policies and programs to improve education for everyone in the country. The Ministry of Health looks after hospitals and healthcare services. They work to improve the health and well-being of all Nigerians.
There are also ministries for other important areas. The Ministry of Agriculture helps farmers and works to improve farming in Nigeria.
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Also, the Ministry of Finance handles the country’s money and budget, and the Ministry of Defense looks after the country’s security and military to just mention a few.
Some ministries have special roles. The Ministry of Women’s Affairs works to promote gender equality and help women in Nigeria.
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy focuses on advancing technology and digital services in the country. However, each ministry is led by a minister. The President of Nigeria appoints these ministers.
And they work with their teams to carry out the government’s plans and policies. The goal is to make sure the government meets its objectives and serves the people well.